Jialing River Stone Inkstone

Jialing River Stone Inkstone

　　Jialing River Stone Inkstone

　　It is one of the traditional famous inkstones, originating in the Ming Dynasty. The stone material is sourced from Niujiexia in the Jialing River, Sichuan Province. The inkstone is black in color, with solid and fine texture. It releases ink quickly without damaging the brush tip and has the characteristic of preserving ink for several days without rotting or drying out. The carving is delicate, excelling in high relief techniques, with traditional designs such as fish dragon playing with a pearl, Guanyin (the Goddess of Mercy), and Arhats.