Writing Utensils

Writing Utensils

Ryūsen

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Writing utensils, such as ink stones, brushes, and open books were depicted in Japanese lacquer and textile art and also became favored netsuke subjects.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.