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Guan Yu Reading Ink stone

Guan Yu Reading Ink stone

Guan Yu Reading Ink stone
“Amongst the “”Four Treasures”" of the scholar’s studio: ink, brush, paper, and ink stone, it was the ink stone that was the most prized possession of a learned gentleman. While created for the mundane purpose of grinding ink sticks, scholars nevertheless found deep spiritual meaning in these stones, which they felt embodied the essence of heaven and earth and represented a microcosm of the universe. Treasured ink stones were often inscribed with poetry or prose, which forms part of the connoisseurship of the object in addition to the natural aesthetic qualities of the stone and decorative carvings of the craftsman.Guan Yu Reading pattern.Dimensions: 5″”1/2×4″”x1″”1/4 Preparation Time: 2-3 working days”

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Leaky Chinese Drum Inkstone

Leaky Chinese Drum Inkstone

Leaky Chinese Drum Inkstone
“Amongst the “”Four Treasures”" of the scholar’s studio: ink, brush, paper, and inkstone, it was the inkstone that was the most prized possession of a learned gentleman. While created for the mundane purpose of grinding ink sticks, scholars nevertheless found deep spiritual meaning in these stones, which they felt embodied the essence of heaven and earth and represented a microcosm of the universe. Treasured inkstones were often inscribed with poetry or prose, which forms part of the connoisseurship of the object in addition to the natural aesthetic qualities of the stone and decorative carvings of the craftsman.Chinese drum design and calligraphy.Measures: 5″”1/2×2″”3/4. Preparation Time: 2-3 working days”

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Chinese White Tower Ink stone

Chinese White Tower Ink stone

Chinese White Tower Ink stone
“Amongst the “”Four Treasures”" of the scholar’s studio: ink, brush, paper, and ink stone, it was the ink stone that was the most prized possession of a learned gentleman. While created for the mundane purpose of grinding ink sticks, scholars nevertheless found deep spiritual meaning in these stones, which they felt embodied the essence of heaven and earth and represented a microcosm of the universe. Treasured ink stones were often inscribed with poetry or prose, which forms part of the connoisseurship of the object in addition to the natural aesthetic qualities of the stone and decorative carvings of the craftsman.White Tower pattern.Dimensions: 5″”1/2×4″”x1″”1/4 Preparation Time: 2-3 working days”

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Good Luck Clouds Drum Inkstone

Good Luck Clouds Drum Inkstone

Good Luck Clouds Drum Inkstone
“Amongst the “”Four Treasures”" of the scholar’s studio: ink, brush, paper, and inkstone, it was the inkstone that was the most prized possession of a learned gentleman. While created for the mundane purpose of grinding ink sticks, scholars nevertheless found deep spiritual meaning in these stones, which they felt embodied the essence of heaven and earth and represented a microcosm of the universe. Treasured inkstones were often inscribed with poetry or prose, which forms part of the connoisseurship of the object in addition to the natural aesthetic qualities of the stone and decorative carvings of the craftsman.Chinese drum design and calligraphy.Measures: 6″”3/4×2″”. Preparation Time: 2-3 working days”

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Hoptoad Chinese Inkstone

Hoptoad Chinese Inkstone

Hoptoad Chinese Inkstone
“Inkstone is an essential equipment in a Chinese studio for preparing ink from a ink stick. This rubbing tool can be in various materials, like pottery, porcelain, bronze, or jade; however, the best quality is found in stones. The stone must be hard, fine-grained, seepage-proof, and discharging ink fast. Among many stone sources are four famous inkstones, which have won the favor of the Chinese for many centuries.Hoptoad carrying a lotus leaf pattern Measures: 10″”x5″”1/2×2″”3/4. Preparation Time: 2-3 working days”

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Longevity Crane and Pine Tree Ink stone

Longevity Crane and Pine Tree Ink stone

Longevity Crane and Pine Tree Ink stone
“Amongst the “”Four Treasures”" of the scholar’s studio: ink, brush, paper, and ink stone, it was the ink stone that was the most prized possession of a learned gentleman. While created for the mundane purpose of grinding ink sticks, scholars nevertheless found deep spiritual meaning in these stones, which they felt embodied the essence of heaven and earth and represented a microcosm of the universe. Treasured ink stones were often inscribed with poetry or prose, which forms part of the connoisseurship of the object in addition to the natural aesthetic qualities of the stone and decorative carvings of the craftsman.Crane and pine tree means longevity in China.Dimensions: 5″”1/2×8″”x1″”1/4 Preparation Time: 2-3 working days”

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Confucius Portrait Ink stone

Confucius Portrait Ink stone

Confucius Portrait Ink stone
“Amongst the “”Four Treasures”" of the scholar’s studio: ink, brush, paper, and ink stone, it was the ink stone that was the most prized possession of a learned gentleman. While created for the mundane purpose of grinding ink sticks, scholars nevertheless found deep spiritual meaning in these stones, which they felt embodied the essence of heaven and earth and represented a microcosm of the universe. Treasured ink stones were often inscribed with poetry or prose, which forms part of the connoisseurship of the object in addition to the natural aesthetic qualities of the stone and decorative carvings of the craftsman.Confucius portrait patternDimensions: 5″”1/2×4″”x1″”1/4 Preparation Time: 2-3 working days”

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Black Tortoise Ink stone

Black Tortoise Ink stone

Black Tortoise Ink stone
“Amongst the “”Four Treasures”" of the scholar’s studio: ink, brush, paper, and ink stone, it was the ink stone that was the most prized possession of a learned gentleman. While created for the mundane purpose of grinding ink sticks, scholars nevertheless found deep spiritual meaning in these stones, which they felt embodied the essence of heaven and earth and represented a microcosm of the universe. Treasured ink stones were often inscribed with poetry or prose, which forms part of the connoisseurship of the object in addition to the natural aesthetic qualities of the stone and decorative carvings of the craftsman.Tortoise pattern.Dimensions: 5″”1/2×6″”x3″”1/2 Preparation Time: 2-3 working days”

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Imitative Antique Lute Chinese Inkstone

Imitative Antique Lute Chinese Inkstone

Imitative Antique Lute Chinese Inkstone
“Inkstone is an essential equipment in a Chinese studio for preparing ink from a ink stick. This rubbing tool can be in various materials, like pottery, porcelain, bronze, or jade; however, the best quality is found in stones. The stone must be hard, fine-grained, seepage-proof, and discharging ink fast. Among many stone sources are four famous inkstones, which have won the favor of the Chinese for many centuries.Carved overall in the shape of a lute, this ink stone reflects late Ch’ing dynasty taste for complex forms. Chinese lute pattern and calligraphy.Measures: 9″”1/2×2″”3/4×2″”1/4. Preparation Time: 2-3 working days”

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Figure Riding A Kylin Chinese Inkstone

Figure Riding A Kylin Chinese Inkstone

Figure Riding A Kylin Chinese Inkstone
“Inkstone is an essential equipment in a Chinese studio for preparing ink from a ink stick. This rubbing tool can be in various materials, like pottery, porcelain, bronze, or jade; however, the best quality is found in stones. The stone must be hard, fine-grained, seepage-proof, and discharging ink fast. Among many stone sources are four famous inkstones, which have won the favor of the Chinese for many centuries.Carved figure riding a kylin and pine pattern. Measures: 15″”3/4×1″”1/2×11″”3/4. Preparation Time: 2-3 working days”

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