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Five Chi-dragons inkcake, by Chen Junfang, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

As one of the Four Treasures of the Study, the inkcake can also be an artifact. This one with five Chi-dragons (hornless dragons) was made by Chen Junfang, one of the top inkstick producers in the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), and now il the collections of Shanghai Museum.