Ink Stick, Sumi - Artifacts
Description
Ink Stick, Sumi
Black bar made of solid ink, rounded at one end and broken or worn down at the other. On top is engraved border has fleur - de - lis, and kanji which are enhanced with white paint. The back has same border with Japanese characters engraved and painted in blue. The surface is crackled, a round white label with red kanji and a plum blossom is glued over the upper right edge.
Object ID
1996.010.404