What is Duanyan? How to identify Duan inkstone?

Guangdong inkstone is one of the four famous inkstones in China, which is as famous as Yan Tao in Gansu, She Yan in Anhui and Chengni inkstone in Shaanxi. Duanzhou was produced in the early Tang Dynasty, and its name is Duanyan, which has a history of 1300 years. In the traditional culture of China, inkstone is one of Four Treasures of the Study. Among the four famous inkstones produced in China, Guangdong Duanyan is the most famous. Guangdong inkstone is famous for its solid, smooth, delicate and delicate stone. The ink grinded with Duan inkstone is not stagnant, and the ink developed is smooth and smooth. -Quoted from Baidu Encyclopedia

The manufacturing process of Duanyan is extremely complicated, which requires quarrying. Material selection, carving and box matching are all necessary links. There are many small details to pay attention to. Only experienced artists who have settled down over time can create first-class inkstones. Pit, pit and pit Ziyan are three places with special materials and have always been rich in inkstones, which have been the most wanted inkstones for literati since ancient times. A good inkstone can buy several houses, and a small inkstone contains a lot of energy.

There are many imitations on the market now. The ink rust of inkstone and the patina on the surface of inkstone can distinguish the true from the false. The ink rust of Guangdong inkstone is an irregular pockmark, which is a natural phenomenon in the process of processing. The distribution of pockmarks is irregular, but the artificially forged pockmarks look very neat and regular, and there are artificial marks when striking the surface of the inkstone with sharp tools.

Fake patina is packed with oil, ink, etc. The appearance looks the same as the genuine color. However, if you put it in water, its color will change. If put into water, the genuine product will not fade, and the clean water will remain as clean as ever. The sculptor's artistic style is also an important basis for judging the authenticity of Duanyan.