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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Taupou, post: 279, member: 45&quot;]I&#039;ve had a few ink stones over the years, and, when I took a calligraphy class once, did learn a little about them.&nbsp; It&#039;s not an area I specialize in though.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>But what I can tell you is that ink stones were originally made from pottery, then from natural stone, and can also be made from bronze.&nbsp; And while they originated in China, they&#039;ve been used in Japan for centuries.&nbsp; The Japanese ones, especially those used in Zen calligraphy, are larger than the typical Chinese ones, and most often are rectangular.&nbsp; A size of 12&quot; x 8&quot; is common.&nbsp;&nbsp; So if this is bronze, and larger, it doesn&#039;t necessarily mean it isn&#039;t an authentic ink stone.&nbsp; I don&#039;t know what else it would be, based on everything you&#039;ve said, and the photos.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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