Iinkstone with grooves decoration, Tang dynasty (618-907)-China Archive

Image Number: K1F000454N000000000PAE
Dynasty: Tang dynasty
Category: Studio implements
Function: Stationery
Material: Minerals/Jade Jewelry/Endstone
Description:
The inkstone is square and has four legs at the bottom. Above the ink receiving place is the ink pool, and the inkstone is surrounded by a canal. The inkstone is purple and red, with green sand spots, which is quite ancient and elegant. The inkstone face is carved with a flowing cloud pattern around the circular canal. The center of the inkstone wall is carved with a raised animal face pattern, and the upper and lower sides are surrounded by a string pattern. The four are enough to adorn the animal’s feet. The central projection of the back of the inkstone is engraved with “can run with it”. The four character seal is inscribed with a column of round seals, which is called “suitable for future generations”. The surrounding is carved with cloud patterns.