Sujet
Steatite covered ink palette in the shape of a tortoise, Six Dynasties, 7th century or earlier. Artist: Unknown
Légende
Steatite covered ink palette in the shape of a tortoise, Six Dynasties, China, 7th century or earlier. A steatite covered ink palette in the shape of a tortoise. The carapace cover fits neatly behind its long, snake-like raised head and neck. The base forming the palette is shaped to hold fluid but not a separate ink stone. The tail, eyes and ears are all in relief. The whole is executed in greyish steatite with black flecks. Traces of ink and cinnebar remain.
Bath (England), The Museum of East Asian Art
Date
600e siècle
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images
Notre référence
HRM19B72_257
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
18,0Mo (606,3Ko) / 24,0cm x 18,8cm / 2835 x 2217 (300dpi)