Inkstick with dragon pattern, Ming dynasty, Wanli reign (1573-1620)-China Archive

Image Number: K1F000119N000000000PAB
Dynasty: Ming dynasty
Category: Studio implements
Function: Stationery and stationery
Material: Plants/Ink/
Description:
Rectangle ink. The whole ink is dominated by the pattern of two dragons grabbing beads, and the outline is irregular. The dragon body is garnished with gold, the fire pattern is filled with red, and the dragon beard is painted green. The configuration has two dragons intertwined on the upper and lower sides of the ink surface. The dragon head extends to the upper and lower sides of the ink respectively, and the fire bead has one on the upper and lower ends, which becomes two groups of patterns of two dragons grabbing beads. In addition, the colorful ink surface makes the whole scene lively and colorful. On the other two sides, there are “Wanli Nian Zao” and “Yumo Longxiang” seal characters.