617. Chinese Inkstone


Chinese inkstone with a half circle of spray carved. There are carp and turtles frolicking in the surf. In the middle of the inkstone is a bright moon on the sea. Even the ancient said that “the sea of Health moon Valentine’s resentment away night, quiet night from Acacia”. In traditional Chinese culture, the moon always represents the yearning for loved ones.

中式砚台雕刻了半圈浪花,其中有鲤鱼和乌龟在涌动的浪花中嬉戏。在砚台的中央是一轮海上明月。唐代张九龄曾在诗中提到“海上升明月,天涯共此时。情人怨遥夜,竟夕起相思。”在中华传统文化中,明月通常表达了对亲人或挚爱的思念。

  • L.11cm, W.7.9cm
  • Circa 1800