Part of inkstand used in Tiandihui initiation ceremony

Title
Part of inkstand used in Tiandihui initiation ceremony
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Object size: Diameter:8.0cm Depth:1.2cm
Accession No.
1996-02823-001

These writing implements represent text, which in Chinese tradition embodies truth, wisdom and knowledge. Members of the secret society regarded them as symbols of the written oaths, as well as records of good and bad conduct.