【Material】 Hetian Jade (details unknown) 【Design】 A landscape painting is hand-carved, making it a piece of art to be enjoyed. The delicate design with its fine details is captivating. 【Use】 "A jade inkstone featuring a Chinese landscape carved with fine lines. It is a magnificent item, but not suitable for practical use. In fact, jade is too hard and too smooth for grinding ink. Those who are considering practical use will inevitably look for inkstones made of stone materials such as Duan inkstone. However, in ancient China, such as the Yin dynasty, jade products were only allowed to be owned by the king. As a status symbol, there are still a certain number of people who seek them. Only jade, among minerals, has spun value over such a long period of time as a treasured item and a symbol of prestige, which is surprising, as it has a longer history than gold. This item was probably ordered without considering its use. The contradiction of being a 'pure white inkstone' without staining it with ink as a tool is a lovely masterpiece." The above comments were quoted from the internet. - Material: Hetian Jade (details unknown) - Design: Landscape painting - Color: White - Shape: Rectangular Length 18.5 cm, Width 12.5 cm, Height 3.0 cm, Weight 1.8 kg (approximate measurement with a ruler and scale) I received this as a souvenir from a prominent person in China. I was told that it is quite expensive and valuable, and that I should never let it go. (By the way, I am a pure Japanese.) Unfortunately, I am a novice, so I do not know the material or its value. I cannot reveal the person's name, but judging from their position, I can assume that it is of considerable value. I am a novice, so I can only provide materials with images. From the feel of the stone, I think it is not an antique, but a product of recent manufacture. Please purchase it after careful consideration only if you can assess its value. (No product guarantee as it has not been appraised.) Due to the high price of this item, and to prevent replacement and damage, returns will be discussed with the Mercari office and Yamato Transport (in accordance with Mercari's regulations and Yamato Transport's regulations) in the event of damage during shipping. (To prevent trouble, I will keep evidence such as images and videos until shipment.) Although there are some missing parts as shown in the photos, I believe they are initial scratches from the original stone. I have marked it as "slightly scratched or stained" this time. Please judge my credibility based on my existing listing history, etc. By the way, I am not a dealer. Thank you for your consideration.