Refined clay inkstone in tile shape from the Jianan reign of Han dynasty, Song dynasty (960-1279)-China Archive

Image Number: K1F000996N000000000PAC
Dynasty: Song dynasty
Category: Studio implements
Function: Stationery
Material: Other materials/sludge/
Description:
The inkstone imitates the bell shape of ancient bronze ware. The inkstone is purple in color and black. The place where the inkstone surface receives ink is the flat place of the bell body. Above it is the ink pool, which is rectangular in shape. The ink pool has two string patterns. Between the string patterns, there are embossed whirlpool patterns eight. The gap is decorated with wave patterns. The forehead of the inkstone is a bell button. Above it, there are embossed silkworm patterns three. There is a concave hole in the center. Below the inkstone, there are also two string pattern picture frames. In the center, there are embossed three round flowers. Between the string patterns, there are embossed palm patterns. The gap is decorated with palm patterns, and the hands are raised, The central part is embossed with “Jian An” in regular script, which is inscribed with a poem made by the Emperor Gaozong of the Qing Dynasty. The regular script reads: “The clay is also made of gold. Song Qishi has no name. The literary text is designed to sound like a Hong bell, asking who is the hair whale.” The title: “The Emperor Qianlong’s title”, with a seal: “Bi De”