Why is Duan inkstone loved by scholars of past dynasties?

The reason why Duanyan was loved by literati in the past dynasties lies in the hard work of the artists who made it, in addition to its many natural characteristics. After thousands of years of practice and creation, these artists carved images of landscape figures, flowers, trees, birds, animals, insects, fish, chrysanthemums and bamboos on the inkstone. They competed for success and changed a lot, combining the practicality and appreciation of Duanyan closely, making it a unique and exquisite handicraft in China.