Chinese Dragon Carved Suzuribako (Inkstone Box) with Dragon Turtle Carving Rectangular Inkstone with Lid, Auspicious Dragon Playing with Pearl Carving, Natural Stone Inkstone, Calligraphy, Calligraphy Tools, Ink Painting, Writing, Sutra Copying Good Luck Charm The lid is intricately carved with a dragon and a turtle, making it valuable as a decorative item. Because of the dragon carving, it is also called "Dragon Carved Inkstone" or "Dragon Engraved Inkstone". Chinese inkstones, such as those from Duanxi (Tuanxi), are characterized by the relatively soft hardness of the stone, making them easy to carve. The dragon is considered an auspicious presence in Chinese culture and is often used as a motif on inkstones, symbolizing power and prosperity. Used for grinding ink in calligraphy, it is a tool that combines practicality and artistic value. Size: Approximately 15.5 x 10.3 (maximum irregular shape) Thickness 2 Recessed area: 10.4 x 6.5 Item stored wrapped in paper without a box. There is a chip on the top. Scratches and other imperfections are from the beginning and due to aging. Please purchase with the understanding that this is an old item. #ChineseInkstone #DragonTurtleCarvedInkstone #DragonInkstone #GoodLuckCharm #NaturalStone #Inkstone #Calligraphy #CalligraphyTools #InkPainting #Writing #SutraCopying #Ink #Inkstone #CalligraphyInk #DragonInkstone #TurtleInkstone #DragonCarvedInkstone #RectangularInkstone #LidInkstone #AuspiciousDragonPlayingWithPearlCarving