China's Duanxi Famous Inkstone in Wooden Box Duanxi inkstones have played an important role in Chinese calligraphy culture. Duanxi inkstones are inkstones used to grind ink for calligraphy, and their name comes from the valley (Duanxi) along the Kankei Mountain in Guangdong Province, the place of origin. It is a plate inkstone, and stone eyes (sekigan) can be seen on the upper surface. Stone eyes are pale green circular patterns with a core circle in the center, and those with double or triple core circles are considered to be particularly high-quality inkstones. Stone eyes are one of the characteristics of Duanxi inkstones, and this inkstone, which has clear stone eyes, can be said to be a superior Duanxi inkstone. Wooden box size: Approximately 17.8cm x 14cm, height is about 3.5cm. Due to long-term storage, there are some scratches and stains, please understand. Please check the condition in the photos, and those who are sensitive to such things should refrain from purchasing. Chinese antique art Four Treasures of the Study Stationery Antique