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Description

Metal container is a copper alloy and has discolored green. The ink is a vibrant red and is packed into the bottom of the cannister. There is a clear plastic lid that goes over the top of the ink. The lid of the cannister has Chinese or Japanese characters both on the top and on the inside.

Keywords

Writing ink, Calligraphy

Original Medium

Ink; Copper

Item Size

8.3 cm diameter; 3 cm height

Origin

Japan

Date Information

Undated

Artifact Number

M87-065

Original Collection

Mike Mansfield Collections, Mss 65, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana

Holding Repository

University of Montana, Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections

Digital Publisher

University of Montana-- Missoula. Mansfield Library

Image Credit

Image credit: Micaela Connolly, University of Montana

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Keywords

Writing ink, Calligraphy

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COinS