Exhibit List
Chapter 1 The Birth of Inkstone Styles
| No. | Title |
|---|---|
1 | "Shih-han" refined clay inkstone Inscription by Zhao Yikuang Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
2 | Writing brush 18th century, Qing dynasty |
3 | Porcelain water container in white glaze With jade spoon Ding ware type Jin to Yuan dynasty (1115-1368) |
4 | Jade brush rest in the shape of scholar’s rock Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
5 | "Qing-lin-sui" inkstick Wanli reign (1573-1620), Ming dynasty |
6 | Inkstick rest with jade inlay 16th-17th century, Ming dynasty |
7 | Jade writing utensils box With inkstone, brush and spoon 18th century, Qing dynasty |
8 | Warm inkstone With copper-alloy burner and spoon Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty |
9 | Porcelain winnower-shaped inkstone in celadon glaze Yue ware Tang to Five dynasty (618-960) |
10 | Sieve-shaped inkstone Song dynasty (960-1279) |
11 | Scented imperial ink cakes with dragons pattern Longqing reign (1567-1572), Ming dynasty |
12 | Scented imperial ink cakes with dragons pattern Longqing reign (1567-1572), Ming dynasty |
13 | Scented imperial ink cakes with dragons pattern Longqing reign (1567-1572), Ming dynasty |
14 | "Xuan-xia-fei-bi" inkstick Chenghua reign (1465-1487), Ming dynasty |
15 | Cinnabar inksticks Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
16 | "Wan-nian-hong" cinnabar inkstick Guangxu reign (1875-1908), Qing dynasty |
17 | Inkstone for a lady Inscription by Li Qingzhao Attributed to Song dynasty (960-1279) |
18 | "Sheng-chun-hong" inkstone Inscription by Huang Ren Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
19 | "Lu-yu" inkstone Inscription by Wen Zhengming Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
20 | Inkstone for a lady Inscription by Yuan Mei 18th century, Qing dynasty |
21 | Duan inkstone in the shape of a rabbit 19th century, Qing dynasty |
22 | Jade melon-shaped water container With spoon Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
23 | Writing brushes with jade handle Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
24 | Duan Inkstone 20th century, Republic of China |
25 | Writing brush 20th century, Republic of China |
| No. | Title |
|---|---|
26 | Porcelain pillow-shaped inkstone in yellow glaze Tang dynasty (618-907) |
27 | Porcelain oval inkstone in celadon glaze Guan ware Southern Song to Yuan dynasty (1127-1368) |
28 | Roof tile Excavated from Banlacheng site 8th century, Bohai kingdom |
29 | Remains of an eaves tile Excavated from Banlacheng site 8th century, Bohai kingdom |
30 | Inkstone in depict of the roof tile from the East chamber in Weiyang Palace Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
31 | "Chang-sheng-wu-ji " inkstone made from an eaves tile Attributed to Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) |
32 | Inkstone made from a brick by Yuan Wei Wuyue Kingdom (907-978) |
33 | Jade inkstone with dragon pattern 17th century, Ming dynasty |
34 | "Qing-nang" jade inkstone 18th century, Qing dynasty |
35 | Jade inkstone with plum branch decoration 17th century, Ming to Qing dynasty |
36 | Refined clay winnower-shaped inkstone Made in Renma Zhai, Shan Zhou 20th century, Qing dynasty |
37 | Tao River inkstone Wei Xizeng Collection 19th century, Qing dynasty |
38 | Tuoji island inkstone Inscription by Zhu Peng 19th century, Qing dynasty |
39 | "Lu-bu" inkstone Inscription by Wang Qu 19th century, Qing dynasty |
| No. | Title |
|---|---|
40 | Tablet inkstone with grinding stone Excavated from Liaoyang site Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) |
41 | Tripod inkstone with decoration of a "bi-xie (mythical creature)" Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) |
42 | Porcelain toad-shaped inkstone in Ge ware glaze Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
43 | Refined clay inkstone imitating tiger-shaped two- part voucher 17th-18th century, Ming to Qing dynasty |
44 | Porcelain tripod inkstone in celadon glaze Western Jin dynasty (265-316) |
45 | Round refined clay inkstone 11th-12th century, Liao to Jin dynasty |
46 | "Han-yue" Inkstone 18th century, Qing dynasty |
47 | Round inkstone in Yixing clay 18th century, Qing dynasty |
48 | Round inkstone in Yixing clay 18th century, Qing dynasty, |
49 | Refined clay inkstone in the shape of a "bi (disc)" Attributed to Song dynasty (960-1279) |
50 | "Chang-sheng-wu-ji " Inkstone made from an eaves tile Attributed to Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) |
Chapter 2 The Maturation of Inkstone Styles
| No. | Title |
|---|---|
1 | Inkstone in the shape of paired fish Song dynasty (960-1279) |
2 | Winnower-shaped inkstone Tang to Song dynasty (618-1279) |
3 | Winnower-shaped inkstone Song to Yuan dynasty (960-1368) |
4 | Winnower-shaped inkstone Song to Yuan dynasty (960-1368) |
5 | Inkstone in the shape of Chinese character "feng (wind)" Song to Yuan dynasty (960-1368) |
6 | Inkstone in the shape of Chinese character "feng (wind)" Song to Yuan dynasty (960-1368) |
7 | Huocun inkstone in the shape of Chinese character "feng (wind)" 11th-12th century, Liao to Jin dynasty |
8 | Refined clay inkstone in the shape of Chinese character "feng (wind)" 11th-12th century, Liao to Jin dynasty |
9 | Crystal brush rest in the shape of "chi (dragons)" Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
10 | Inkstone in the shape of Chinese character "feng (wind)" Attributed to Cang-xue’an 16th century, Ming dynasty |
11 | Red-veined stone inkstone in the shape of Chinese character "feng (wind)" 18th century, Qing dynasty |
| No. | Title |
|---|---|
12 | Handle inkstone with flame orb decoration Song dynasty (960-1279) |
13 | Rectangular handle inkstone Song to Yuan dynasty (960-1368) |
14 | Rectangular handle inkstone Song to Yuan dynasty (960-1368) |
15 | Inkstone with carved decoration Liao dynasty (907-1125) |
16 | Inkstone with turtle-shaped finial Liao dynasty (907-1125) |
17 | "Yong-quan" inkstone Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279) |
18 | Jade mountain-shaped brush rest with cloud and bat pattern Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
19 | Porcelain mountain-shaped brush rest in celadon glaze 17th century, Ming to Qing dynasty |
20 | "Yu-lan-tang studio" inkstone Attributed to Jin dynasty (265-420) |
21 | "Wu pavilion" inkstone Attributed to Yuan Jie Attributed to Tang dynasty (618-907) |
22 | Agate wiping-tablet in the shape of a peach Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
23 | "Jin-xing long-wei" inkstone Inscription by Xin Wenyue Attributed to Song dynasty (960-1279) |
24 | Duan handle inkstone Inscription by Zhao Mengfu Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) |
25 | Babana-white inkstone with wave pattern Attributed to Song dynasty (960-1279) |
26 | "Bi-yao" inkstone Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
27 | Porcelain brush washer in celadon glaze Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
28 | Coral brush rest Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
29 | Duan inkstone with seven mottles Inscription by Jiang Kui Attributed to Song dynasty (960-1279) |
30 | Duan inkstone with mottled texture and decoration of dragons and clouds Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
31 | Inkstone with mottled texture resembling the twenty-eight constellations Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
32 | Inkstone with one mottle Inscription by Ji Guangxin 19th century, Qing dynasty |
33 | Porcelain mountain-shaped brush rest in white glaze Liao to Jin dynasty (907-1234) |
| No. | Title |
|---|---|
34 | Refined clay inkstone with tied pouch decoration Northern Song dynasty (960-1127) |
35 | Songhua inkstone with vase design Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty |
36 | Jade mountain-shaped brush rest Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty |
37 | Duan inkstone with "elephant of peace" motif Attributed to Song dynasty (960-1279) |
38 | Duan inkstone with water timer decoration 19th century, Qing dynasty |
39 | She inkstone Yongzheng reign (1723-1735), Qing dynasty |
40 | Jade water container in the shape of a lotus leaf Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
41 | Purple inkstone with phoenix-shaped pool With inscription of Chunxi yuan-nian Song dynasty (960-1279) |
42 | Porcelain water container in sky-blue glaze Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty |
43 | Porcelain mountain-shaped brush rest in celadon glaze 17th century, Ming-Qing dynasty |
44 | Inkstone with phoenix decoration Inscription by Kong Chiting 19th century, Qing dynasty |
45 | Refined clay inkstone Back carved with Gui design Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
46 | Inkstone in the shape of Chinese character "feng (wind)" Back carved with Gui design 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
47 | Jade rectangular dish Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty |
48 | Inkstone featuring well-field Inscription by Wu Jing Attributed to Song dynasty (960-1279) |
49 | Inkstone featuring well-field Inscription by Li Er 18th century, Qing dynasty |
50 | Jade ox Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
51 | "Ting-yu" Huocun inkstone Ming dynaty (1368-1644) |
52 | Inkstone with rain texture Inscription by Kong Chiting 19th century, Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
53 | Duan inkstone with insect hole decoration Inscription by Xiaoteng Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
54 | Duan inkstone with insect hole decoration Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
55 | Agate water dripper in the shape of a "bi-xi (mythical creature)" Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
Chapter 3 Unconventional Inkstones
| No. | Title |
|---|---|
1 | Duan inkstone made from naturally-shaped stone Attributed to Song dynasty (960-1279) |
2 | She inkstone with fish and aquatic plants decoration Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
3 | Duan inkstone made from naturally-shaped stone Inscription by Yang Shiqi Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
4 | Duan inkstone made from naturally-shaped stone with tadpole-shaped pool Inscription by Yang Mingshi Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
5 | Songhua inkstone with mother-and-pearl inlay Kangxi reign (1662-1722), Qing dynasty |
| No. | Title |
|---|---|
6 | Duan inkstone with imagery of heavenly seas Attributed to Song dynasty (960-1279) |
7 | "Ming-shan-tang studio" inkstone Yi Hui Collection Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
8 | Duan inkstone featuring the rising sun over wavering seawater Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
9 | Tianhuang stone paperweight in the shape of a mythical beast Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
10 | Duan inkstone with six dragons decoration Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
11 | Jade mountain-shaped brush rest Liao to Jin dynasty (907-1234) |
12 | Songhua inkstone with "dragon educating the drake " motif Kangxi reign (1662-1722), Qing dynasty |
13 | Songhua inkstone with "Kun-peng" motif Kangxi reign (1662-1722), Qing dynasty |
14 | Inkstone with cloud-and-dragon decoration Inscription by Zhang Dengju 17th century, Qing dynasty |
15 | Porcelain wiping-tablet in celadon glaze Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
16 | Jade water container decorated with coiled "chi (dragons)" with spoon Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
17 | "Shan-song-zhi" Cylindrical inkstick Attributed to Luo Xiaohua Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
| No. | Title |
|---|---|
18 | Fish-shaped Songhua inkstone Kangxi reign (1662-1722), Qing dynasty |
19 | Songhua inkstone featuring phoenixes with lid fish fossil inlay Kangxi reign (1662-1722), Qing dynasty |
20 | Table screen with fish fossil inlay Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty |
21 | Inkstone with decoration of insects and melon leaves Inscription by Mi Fu Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
22 | Refined clay inkstone in the shape of a banana leaf Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
23 | Duan inkstone with pine-tree bark decoration 17th century, Ming to Qing dynasty, |
24 | Trunk-shaped inkstone Inscription by Nian Rulin 18th century, Qing dynasty |
25 | Songhua inkstone in the shape of a bamboo-shoot Kangxi reign (1662-1722), Qing dynasty |
26 | bamboo-segment-shaped refined clay inkstone Ji Nan collection Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century |
27 | Bamboo-segment-shaped inkstone Crafted by Wang Xiujun Qing dynasty, 18th century |
Chapter 4 Befriending the Inkstones
| No. | Title |
|---|---|
1 | Tao River inkstone with "Orchid Pavillion" motif Song to Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) |
2 | Ink cake with "Orchid Pavillion" motif Made by Cheng Junfang Wanli reign (1573-1620), Ming dynasty |
3 | Duan inkstone with "Orchid Pavillion" motif Inscription by Mi Fu Attributed to Song dynasty (960-1279) |
4 | Goose-shaped Duan inkstone Song to Ming dynasty (960-1644) |
5 | Wild-goose-shaped Duan inkstone Inscription by Sun Chengze 16th-17th century, Ming dynasty |
6 | Wild duck-shaped inkstone Inscription by Dong Gao Qing dynasty, 18th- early 19th century |
7 | Porcelain water container with lotus-petal decoration in white glaze Ding ware Northern Song dynasty (960-1279) |
8 | Jade mountain-shaped brush rest Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
9 | Inkstone with astrological theme Engraved with poem by Su Shi Attributed to Song dynasty (960-1127) |
10 | Duan inkstone Back carved with figure of Su Shi 17th century, Ming to Qing dynasty |
11 | Duan inkstone with "mythical tortoise carrying books" motif Back carved with "Red Cliff" motif Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
12 | Inkstone with figure of Su Dongpo Inscription by Song Luo 17th- early 18th centuries, Qing dynasty |
13 | "Dongjing" Duan inkstone Inscription by Su Shi Attributed to Song dynasty (960-1279) |
14 | "Ji (Geta shoes)" inkstone Inscription by Zhang Tingji 18th-19th century, Qing dynasty |
| No. | Title |
|---|---|
15 | Jade miniature mountain carved with figures washing an inkstone 18th century, Qing dynasty |
16 | Table screen with auspicious animal decoration in celadon glaze Longquan ware Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
17 | Box with dragon decoration in mother-and-pearl inlay With Duan inkstone featuring the rising sun over wavering seawater Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
18 | Gourd box With Oblong Songhua Inkstone Kangxi reign (1662-1722), Qing dynasty |
19 | Wooden box with auspicious decoration in silver inlay With Duan inkstone Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
20 | Xipi lacquer box and wooden case With banana-white inkstone 19th century, Qing dynasty |
21 | Xipi lacquer box With inkstone carved with Heart Sutra, written by Cheng Shouqian 19th century, Qing dynasty |
22 | Gold-painted box with "Longevity mountain and fortune sea" motif With round inkstone Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
23 | Box with agate inlay With inkstone featuring well- field 16th century, Ming dynasty |
24 | Inkstone in the shape of Chinese character "feng (phoenix)" with mottled texture resembling seven stars Inscription by Feng Zizhen Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) |
25 | Imperial Catalog of Ancient Inkstones Compiled by Yu Minzhong et al., Qing dynasty Qing court illustrated manuscript in red-lined columns Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty |
26 | Duan inkstone in the shape of a "lingzhi (fungus)" Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
27 | Inkstone in the shaped of Chinese character "feng (wind)" 18th century, Qing dynasty |
28 | History of Inkstone Written by Gao Fenghan (1683-1749) Published by Nigensha, Tokyo, Japan, 1989 Photocopy the carve copy by Wang Xiang, Daoguan reign (1821-1850), Qing dynasty |
| No. | Title |
|---|---|
29 | Refined clay inkstone in the shape of a phoenix Attributed to be used by Lyu Liuliang 17th century, Ming to Qing dynasty |
30 | "Geng-tian" inkstone Inscription by Lyu Liuliang 17th century, Ming to Qing dynasty |
31 | Porcelain tripod incense burner in sky-blue glaze Jun ware Chin to Yuan dynasty (1115-1368) |
32 | Inkstone with gourds decoration Inscription by Huang Ren 18th century, Qing dynasty |
33 | Agate water container in the shape of a lotus leaf Qing dynasty (1644-1911) |
34 | Inkstone with paired swallow decoration Crafted by Gu Erniang 18th century, Qing dynasty |
35 | "Liu-tian" inkstone Inscription by Yu Dian 18th century, Qing dynasty |
36 | "Chun-shui-yu" inkstone Inscription by Lin Fuyun 18th century, Qing dynasty |