JUWOODEN INK STONE TABLE WITH GLASS

One of the distinctive characteristics of Chinese artistic tradition is the use of calligraphy as part of the painting itself. Its significance lies in its ability to express the theme and artistic conception of the painting more clearly and deeply while, at the same time, giving great insight into the artist's individuality, emotions and views on art and life. The ink stone on this table was part of that cultural heritage, when ink had been used in calligraphy. The ink cake is ground on the painter's stone slab with fresh water, while ink of various consistencies was prepared..