◎ Thank you for viewing. (Please also read the profile if possible) ● This is a valuable and beautiful "Qiaotou Stone" antique inkstone from the former Manchuria (present-day Liaoning Province) with its original lid (extra-large, over 11 inches). Qiaotou Stone inkstones are also known as "Liao Inkstones" or "Northern Famous Stone Inkstones" and are considered one of the most beautiful and excellent inkstones in China. ● This is a magnificent large inkstone made of "Cuiyun Stone," a beautiful stone with a moist, green color appearing within the reddish-brown color, a type of Qiaotou Stone. It is an antique inkstone from about 90 years ago. 【Features and Size of the Inkstone】 ★ Extra-large antique inkstone with Qiaotou Stone and lid <Former Manchuria (present-day Liaoning Province) origin> (Cloud and dragon carving, "Cuiyun Stone" with a reddish-brown base and a mix of moist green color, over 11 inches, antique inkstone from about 90 years ago) Inkstone part only ⇒ Approximately 28.6 x 23.2 x 2.8 cm (over 11 inches, approximately 3830g) Including the lid ⇒ Approximately 28.6 x 23.2 x 4.3 cm (approximately 4072g) ● Qiaotou Stone is a beautiful and high-quality inkstone that is similar to Songhua Stone (Jilin Province) and Weiyuan Stone (northernmost part of Korea), which are relatively close in origin. In fact, it is sometimes mistaken for Songhua Stone inkstones or Weiyuan inkstones and sold as such. The stone quality is slightly softer than Songhua Stone, similar to Weiyuan Stone, and it grinds ink well. It is a stone quality that easily brings out good ink color in both dark, medium, and light inks. It is rare to find in Japan, and Qiaotou Stone inkstones of this size are valuable. ● Although it is an antique inkstone from over 90 years ago and has some scratches, small chips, and ink residue due to aging, the inkstone's sharp edges are strong and finely arranged, and I think it grinds and disperses ink quite well. ● Please note that there may be some differences between the images posted and the actual item due to camera functions and lighting, but please understand this in advance.