白端荷叶砚 · The White Duan Inkstone of Harmony and Elegance is a delicately hand-carved inkstone in the form of lotus leaves, pays tribute to the harmony (和) symbolized by the lotus (荷)—a cherished homonym in Chinese culture. Once prized by emperors and noble scholars, white Duan inkstones were often used with vermillion ink for imperial writings and sacred scripts. Mined from the pale veins of Duanxi stone in Zhaoqing, China, this rare inkstone is not only a functional treasure for calligraphy but also a powerful feng shui artifact, traditionally believed to repel legal misfortunes (官非) and enhance clarity, status, and prosperity. With its elegant symbolism and refined craftsmanship, it serves as both an artistic centerpiece for the study room and a vessel of auspicious energy for the modern scholar or discerning collector.
