Clear Brilliance Terrace 1871 - 1933

"Clear Brilliance Terrace" is an inkstone by the Chinese artist Jian Guzhai, dated between 1871 and 1933. The inkstone, carved from stone, features an intricate design with two mythical creatures, likely lions, flanking a central inscription. The inscription, "Qing Ping Guan," or "Clear Brilliance Terrace," is likely the name of the inkstone. The design also incorporates stylized waves and geometric patterns, characteristic of Chinese decorative arts. Inkstones like this were essential for traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting, and were often valued as works of art in their own right.