What is a metal inkstone?

Metal inkstone has existed since ancient times and appeared as a decorative box of inkstone. There are copper inkstone, iron inkstone, tin inkstone, gold inkstone and silver inkstone. , with copper inkstone as the most (Figure 7.23).

During the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, copper boxes were also made, and a thin layer of inkstone was embedded in the box cover for ink study. Absorbent substances such as silk cotton and cotton are put in the bottom of the box, and ink is poured on it.

Copper boxes are square, rectangular, round and oval, and there are many pictures depicting them, some of which are masterpieces of calligraphy and painting inscribed by celebrities.