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inkstone
Also known as ink stone
An inkstone is a stone mortar for the grinding and containment of ink. In addition to stone, inkstones are also manufactured from clay, bronze, iron, and porcelain. The device evolved from a rubbing tool used for rubbing dyes dating around 6,000 to 7,000 years ago. It is part of traditional Chinese stationery.
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Article
12 sectionsContents
- History
- Early history
- Tang, Song, and Yuan dynasties
- Qing dynasty
- Material and construction
- Quality of inkstones
- Four Famous Inkstones
- Usage
- Gallery
- See also
- Notes
- References
An inkstone is a stone mortar for the grinding and containment of ink. In addition to stone, inkstones are also manufactured from clay, bronze, iron, and porcelain. The device evolved from a rubbing tool used for rubbing dyes dating around 6,000 to 7,000 years ago. It is part of traditional Chinese stationery.
==History==