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Ink Slab and Ink Pellets

Unknownca.205 B.C. - 24 A.D.

Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King

Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
Guangzhou, China

4385 ink pellets are uncovered in the tomb. They have a slightly reddish black color and a smooth texture. Three sets of ink slab were found in the antechamber. The smoothly polished stone surface had red and black ink stains. They were found the same of the ink used to decorate the walls in the antechamber.

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  • Title: Ink Slab and Ink Pellets
  • Creator Nationality: China
  • Creator Gender: Unknown
  • Creator Death Place: China
  • Creator Birth Place: China
  • Date: ca.205 B.C. - 24 A.D.
  • Physical Dimensions: w13.8 x h3.5 x d15.8 cm (Complete)
  • Provenance: Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
  • Type: Ink, Stone
  • External Link: http://www.gznywmuseum.org
  • Object type: Writing Tool
  • Craftsman: Unknown
Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King

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