Features:
1. The culture and academics of the Song Dynasty were highly developed, and the practical and aesthetic requirements of literati and bachelors for stationery were also relatively high. In addition to writing, appreciating and collecting famous inkstones has become a great pleasure for literati. Su Shi and others.
2. Song inkstones are made of rich materials, such as stone, ceramics, mud, metal, crystal, lacquer, jade, etc. There are dozens of types including tan stones, but the mainstream ones are duan stones and sheshi inkstones.
3. Song inkstones also come in various shapes. According to "Inkstones" written by Gao Sisun of the Song Dynasty, there are more than 20 types of "nearly elegant" shapes such as Fengchi inkstone, Yutang inkstone, Wutai inkstone, Penglai inkstone, toad inkstone, and horseshoe inkstone.
Extended information
1. Composition:
Inkstone is also called Yan, one of the traditional Chinese handicrafts. Inkstone, pen, ink and paper are collectively called China The traditional Four Treasures of the Study are essential tools for Chinese calligraphy.
2. Application:
Inkstones are also widely used, including red silk inkstones from Qingzhou, Shandong, Duan inkstones from Zhaoqing, Guangdong, She inkstones from She County, Anhui, and Zhuoni inkstones from Gansu. The Taohe inkstone is the most prominent and is known as one of the “Four Famous Inkstones”.
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