{"title":"Other Inkstones","description":"We also offer other types of inkstones and recommended ceramic inkstones for color inkstick use.","products":[{"product_id":"duaninksote12set","title":"Duan Inkstone -small 12 item set","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuan inkstone is one of the most well-known Chinese inkstones. Its relatively soft Mohs hardness of 3.5 makes it easy to carve, therefore, many Duan inkstones are decorative. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuan inkstone has a wide variety of stone types, and the quality and name of the stone vary depending on where it is mined. The ones with the highest quality are from a cave called \"老坑 (Laokeng),\" where the river water flows into the cave and this is the reason why the stones in Laokeng have a very smooth, fine-grained texture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTherefore, it's perfectly suitable for use with inksticks that are made of oil soot. The unique patterns and stone grains that naturally appear on the stones' surfaces are diverse and beautiful, and each pattern even comes with its own name. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese inkstones retain the original appearance of the various Duan stones, while the center part can be used for rubbing the inksticks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e【How to Use】\u003cbr\u003ePlace a small amount of water on the surface of the inkstone, and rub the ink stick with a circular motion, without exerting any pressure.\u003cbr\u003eAfter finishing rubbing, transfer the liquid ink to a porcelain plate or other container, and wash the inkstone with lukewarm water immediately.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PIGMENT TOKYO Original","offers":[{"title":"7.5×5×1cm ×12 items","offer_id":43143226392761,"sku":"","price":150000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/5926\/0089\/files\/3_174e30f6-eceb-43cf-a33d-264eb2b65a94.jpg?v=1748165745"},{"product_id":"syokako5","title":"松花江緑石 龍紋石匣硯 5inches","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e【How to Use】\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply a small amount of water to the surface of the inkstone, then rub an inkstick gently in a circular motion on top of the inkstone to produce ink with beautiful black Sumi color and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext, transfer the ink to a container immediately such as a white porcelain plate and rinse the inkstone with warm water as soon as you have finished rubbing the inkstick to keep it clean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PIGMENT TOKYO Original","offers":[{"title":"12 ×8.6 ×1㎝","offer_id":44678446350521,"sku":"","price":110000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/5926\/0089\/files\/5_cc9230a9-e864-4b24-b2cf-d961278bb9e1.jpg?v=1736326098"},{"product_id":"sry0036","title":"Songhua Green Stone 5 inches","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e【How to Use】\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply a small amount of water to the surface of the inkstone, then rub an inkstick gently in a circular motion on top of the inkstone to produce ink with beautiful black Sumi color and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext, transfer the ink to a container immediately such as a white porcelain plate and rinse the inkstone with warm water as soon as you have finished rubbing the inkstick to keep it clean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PIGMENT TOKYO Original","offers":[{"title":"12.5 ×8.5 ×1.2㎝","offer_id":45273553010873,"sku":null,"price":120000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/5926\/0089\/files\/2_0e667ac0-6803-4f0a-a56a-5732988a6700.jpg?v=1757325570"},{"product_id":"kos-r6","title":"Red-veined Inkstone (Rectangular, 6-inch)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe stone used for this ink stone originates from Qingzhou Prefecture during the Tang Dynasty and was later mined in Shandong Province. It features delicate, beautifully flowing lines across a red or yellow base. Pieces with red patterning on a yellow base are especially rare and highly prized, but today, high-quality stone from these historical quarries has been depleted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThis inkstone has high density and a smooth surface. It offers exceptional ink-grinding performance, producing a beautiful ink quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e【How to Use】 \u003cbr\u003eApply a small amount of water to the surface of the inkstone, then rub an inkstick gently in a circular motion on top of the inkstone to produce ink with beautiful black Sumi color and texture. 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