Duan inkstone in the shape of a lingzhi fungus, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)-China Archive

Duan inkstone in the shape of a lingzhi fungus, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Image Number: K1F000552N000000000PAB
Dynasty: Ming dynasty
Category: Studio implements
Function: Stationery
Material: Minerals/Jade Jewelry/Endstone
Description:
Duanshi, this inkstone is made of the original natural stone in the shape of ganoderma lucidum. The place where the inkstone receives ink is a large ganoderma lucidum. The upper ring is set off by eight small ganoderma lucidum. The lower part of the inkstone is ink pool. The inkstone is purple in color, nearly black in color. The center of the back of the inkstone is uneven. It is carved into a Zhidi and derived from four small ganoderma lucidum. The back of the inkstone is full of ink, which is very natural. On the flat place on the right side of the back of the inkstone, a poem written by Emperor Gaozong of Qing Dynasty is engraved, Regular script: “The quality has treasured the tail of the dragon, and the color is still protecting the liver of the horse.” It is doubtful to spit out the cloud, and the foot is still to help Wenlan. It is always beautiful. It can overcome the four difficulties because of the new company, Feiji, and the inscription is like reading a soup plate. “. Title: “Qianlong Wuxu Xia Imperial Title”, two seals: “Ancient Fragrance” and “Tai Pu”. “Wuxu” is the 43rd year of Qianlong, Emperor Gaozong of the Qing Dynasty. In 1778 AD, this imperial poem was included in the eight complete collections of imperial poems and prose of Emperor Gaozong of the Qing Dynasty, and four volumes of imperial poems. Volume 56, page 22, is the work of “the 44th year of Qianlong (1911) AD 1779.