Inkstone
Stone mortar for the grinding and containment of ink / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Inkstone (disambiguation).
An inkstone is traditional Chinese stationery. It is a stone mortar for the grinding and containment of ink. In addition to stone, inkstones are also manufactured from clay, bronze, iron, and porcelain. The device evolved from a rubbing tool used for rubbing dyes dating around 6000 to 7000 years ago.[1]
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