Dublin Core
Title
Tao Inkstone (洮硯)
Subject
Chinese Calligraphy
Tools for Calligraphy
Four Treasures of the Study
Inkstones
Description
These became rapidly desired after being first used as inkstone. It bears distinct markings such as bands of ripples with varying shades. The stone is crystalline and looks like jade. These stones have become increasingly rare and are difficult to find. It can easily be confused with a Duan ink stone, but can be distinguished by its crystalline nature.
Date
Song Dynasty (宋朝)
Relation
Chengni Inkstone (澄泥硯)
Duan Inkstone (端硯)
She Inkstone (歙硯)
Format
Crystalline
Sedimentary
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
taoinkstones
Spatial Coverage
Tao inkstones are made from the stones found at the bottom of the Tao River in Gansu Province.
Geolocation
Item Relations
| This Item | Relation | Item: Chengni Inkstone (澄泥硯) |
| Item: She Inkstone (歙硯) | Relation | This Item |
| Item: Duan Inkstone (端硯) | Relation | This Item |