Ink palette carved from an ancient brick

Unknown maker

Medium: Earthenware, wood
Dimensions: Inkstone with base and cover: H. 2 5/16 (5.9 cm); W. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm) Inkstone: H. 1 1/2(3.8 cm); W. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm)
Culture: China
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Ink
Dated: 19th century; brick dated CE 279
Pixels: 3919 × 2940
SHA-256: 68e03dba6a5202c2…
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Ink palette carved from an ancient brick. 19th century; brick dated CE 279. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.