{"product_id":"vintage-chinese-inkstone-no-1","title":"vintage Chinese inkstone – No. 1","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginally used by Chinese scholars to prepare ink for calligraphy, these carved inkstones were an essential part of the traditional scholar's study. A solid ink stick was ground with water in the shallow basin to create the ink needed for writing and painting by hand.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to around 1940, these inkstones represent a later chapter in this long tradition. Today, they are appreciated far beyond their original purpose. Whether placed on a coffee table, combined with books, styled on a console or displayed on open shelving, they stand out through their authentic worn surfaces, carved details and remarkable history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a decorative object, each inkstone reflects centuries of craftsmanship and the quiet rituals of Chinese scholars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e20cm x 12.5cm x 4cm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eorigin: China\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eage: late 19th century\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ematerial: natural stone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mo's Interior Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53284578001163,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/6263\/2341\/files\/IMG_69652.jpg?v=1786789213","url":"https:\/\/mosinteriorart.com\/en\/products\/vintage-chinese-inkstone-no-1","provider":"Mo's Interior Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}