Inkstone in the shape of a tortoise
15th–16th century
Object PlaceVietnam
Medium/TechniqueStoneware with white glaze, carved and incised decoration, Chu dau kilns
DimensionsOverall: 7.5 x 18 cm (2 15/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of John D. Constable
Accession number2002.746
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Not on viewClassificationsCeramics
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ProvenanceBy 1989, purchased in Vietnam by John Davidson Constable (b. 1927- d. 2016), Sherborn, MA; 2002, year-end gift of John Davidson Constable to the MFA. (Accession date: Janaury 22, 2003)
15th–16th century
15th–16th century
15th-16th century
13th–14th century
13th–14th century
18th century
14th–15th century
early 17th century
15th–16th century
15th–16th century
16th century
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