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Inkstone in the shape of a tortoise
Inkstone in the shape of a tortoise

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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ClassificationsCeramics
Collections
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)
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