Calligraphy Inkstone Types

Duan inkstones are one of the most prized Chinese inkstones with their unique purplish color. They are produced in Duanxi, Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province in South China.

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Duan inkstone ( 端硯 ) has been priced as one of the best inkstones for Chinese calligraphy & painting. more info from: www.7star.com.cn/index.asp www.duanyan....

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Both counties were under jurisdiction of the ancient She Prefecture of Huizhou during the Tang Dynasty when the She inkstone was first made. This stone is a variety of slate and like Duan stone is categorized by the various mines from which the stone was obtained historically. It has a black color and also displays a variety of gold-like markings.She inkstones were first used during the Tang Dynasty.

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Inkstones (or ink slabs) are vessels in which ink is ground with an ink stick for Chinese calligraphy or painting. Among the numerous inkstones produced in C...

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