This object is an ink stone palette used for Chinese calligraphy. Chinese calligraphy is the art form of writing Chinese characters. The art form combines visual art and interpretation of the literary meaning. The calligraphy was and still is widely practiced in China by millions of Chinese people. The palette itself is used in the process of creating ink. The ink stick, combined with water, is rubbed onto the stone palette to create a smooth black ink. The object itself has some carved details on the front of the piece.
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