RecordBlack lacquer box with set of 12 ink cakes (detail)
Black lacquer box with set of 12 ink cakes (detail)The top of this lacquered box bears an inscription which is flanked by two five-clawed dragons. Both the design and the inscription are inlaid with mother-of-pearl. The inscription reads, "The Imperial Poems on Flowers". This is the title for all the moulded floral designs and inscriptions on the 12 ink cakes. During the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), imperial ink cakes were produced at the palace workshops. There were also special commissions from famous ink makers in other regions, particularly in Huizhou of the Anhui province. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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