Thank you, 2240-sama! A masterpiece of unparalleled quality! The pinnacle of a collection from an old family: "Phoenix Plum Blossom Relief Carving Natural Eye Duanxi Inkstone" - Four Treasures of the Study. Liver-colored, natural eye, Chinese art, figure stone, a single piece where the spirit of calligraphy dwells ⑦ From the collection to your hands! A complete piece. This is a Duanxi inkstone from the famous quarry of Duanzhou in Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, China. It features a large natural eye in the center, surrounded by exquisite relief carving. The pinnacle of craftsmanship. It is a Duanxi inkstone. More auspicious items will be released soon!! For those who can distinguish between old and new, please bid. A masterpiece of a Duanxi inkstone. Number: It was brought from the mainland to the company mentioned in 1991 (Heisei 2). It was made before that. Precious beyond measure!! There are several natural eyes. From the head of the ink pool to the lower right, there is a jade island. Also, Towards the head of the ink pool, there are plum blossoms and birds in exquisite relief carving. If there were no phoenix and plum blossom relief carving that catches the eye, would it be a figure stone of a Buddha statue? It has a divine appearance. It looks like a Buddha statue, or rather, its very silhouette. Size (cm) Width: 21 ❎ Depth: 26 ❎ Thickness: Body 3.3cm, Lid and base 6.3cm Weight: 2847g (body) With base and lid. Fine-grained. It is said that the writing is different when you encounter a good inkstone. Photos taken in dry and wet conditions. Those who are knowledgeable, please bid. There is evidence of history. Please examine it carefully and make your judgment. Thank you to those who understand and appreciate the beauty of transience and the gentle things. [Items handled] #DuanxiInkstone #Phoenix #BuddhaStone #WaterStone #ImaginaryStone #Metaphor #ReliefCarving ChineseArt #FourTreasuresOfTheStudy