Chinese Inkstone - Small model - 13x10cm
Fine Arts - Inkstone for Asian and Chinese Calligraphy:
— Indian ink stone, used to rub ink sticks to dilute them with water. These stones have been used for centuries in China and Southeast Asia. They are found in various sizes and shapes, and they can be made of materials such as jade, agate or glass. They are typically used for writing poems, letters, and delicate designs, and can be a creative way to experiment with ink art.
— Ideal for a first approach to calligraphy.
— You need to add some water onto the inkstone before the bottom end of the inkstick is placed on the grinding surface and then gradually ground to produce the ink.
— The inkstone is Chinese in origin and is used in calligraphy and paintin