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2024.22.108.11

Ink block, part of a writing set (2024.22.108).

2024.22.108.11

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ink block, part of a writing set (2024.22.108).
Long description
Ink block, possibly made from compressed soot and binding agents such as animal glue. Gilded decoration including floral and phoenix design. Appears slightly used with black ink on base.
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Person
PRM source Sylvia Platt
Date / Period
Date made: Early-Mid 20th Century, uncertain
Date collected
1930 - 1970
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 12 November 2024
Materials and processes
Material Glue Animal, Material Ink, Material Gilt Metal, Process Gilded, Process Carved, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Length 85 mm, Height 10 mm, Width 23 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2024.22.108.11 Other numbers: 50
Research and responses

Google Translate result for Japanese characters on the side of the Ink Block: 'Supervised by Itoya'.

Google Translate Result for Japanese characters the on front of the Ink Block: 'Phoenix'.

Search terms: Writing, Stamp, Writing Accessory

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