Limited Time Offer! For 2229-sama! Appreciation! A Rare Masterpiece! From an Old Family Collection! The Pinnacle of Calligraphy: Duanxi Inkstone "Gourd-Shaped Inkstone" - One of the Four Treasures of the Study. Gourd-shaped, Liver-colored, Natural Eyes, Chinese Art, Comes with a Tang Wood Stand, Lid, and Certificate of Authenticity. A Stone of Form, the Spirit of Calligraphy Dwells in the Primordial Power - Item 1 ② From the collection to your hands! A complete set. This is a masterpiece stone from the Mazikeng mine, one of the most prestigious mines in Duanzhou, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, China. Gourd-shaped, Four natural eyes. The pinnacle of craftsmanship. It is a Duanxi inkstone. We plan to release more auspicious items soon! We ask that those who can distinguish between old and new please consider. A superb Duanxi inkstone, with a certificate of authenticity. The number It was brought from the mainland to the company mentioned in 1991 (Heisei 2). It was made before that. Precious beyond measure! There are several natural eyes. From the head of the ink well to the lower right, There is an island of jade. Also, There are yellow, granular spots on the right inkstone lip. Towards the head of the ink well, Exquisite openwork of plum blossoms and birds. Zhaoqing City Mazikeng It is said to have fine-grained stone, which is said to have good characteristics for fine lines and strokes. If the eye-catching, The bird and plum blossom carvings were not there, Would it look like a stone figure of a Buddha? A sense of divinity. It looks like a Buddha statue, Or rather, the silhouette itself. Size (cm) Width: w14.5 ❎ 25.5 ❎ Thickness: 3.1cm Weight: 2224g (body) With stand and lid. Fine-grained. It is said that the writing is different when you encounter a good inkstone. Photographed in both dry and wet conditions. Those who are knowledgeable, please consider. There is evidence of history. Please examine it carefully and make your judgment. Thank you to those who appreciate the beauty of destruction and the gentle things. [Items handled] #DuanxiInkstone #BuddhaStone #WaterStone #ImaginaryStone #WaterfallStone #Metaphor #ReliefCarving #ChineseArt #FourTreasuresOfTheStudy