Fengyu Inkstone

Fengyu Inkstone

　　Fengyu inkstones from Eryuan are widely celebrated. The Nine-Dragon Inkstone is part of the collection at the Kunming World Expo Garden, and has been acquired by central government leaders, foreign scholars, and renowned Chinese artists and writers alike. The stone is fine-textured and excellent at holding ink. Hand-carved by skilled artisans, each inkstone is a one-of-a-kind treasure—so unique that finding one can be a challenge. With a processing history of 300 years, Fengyu inkstones have been crafted since the Shunzhi era of the Qing Dynasty, passing through 12 generations. The stone is sourced from the summit of Niaodiao Mountain, which stands at an altitude of 3,556 meters in the western part of Fengyu. The material is precious and, after being designed and shaped by artisans, combines practicality, artistic beauty, and distinct ethnic craftsmanship. Valued for its high aesthetic, practical, artistic, and collectible worth, it ranks among China’s most prestigious inkstones.