隋至唐初 陶龜硯|"Inkstone" and cover in the shape of a turtle
Object type: Covered inkstone
Department: Asian Art
Culture: China
Period: Sui (581–618)–Tang (618–907) dynasty
Date: 6th–7th century
Medium: Earthenware
Dimensions: H. 3 1/2  in. (8.9 cm);  W. 9 1/4  in. (23.5 cm); L. 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit line: Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 2003
Accession year: 2003
Tags: Turtles