Multiple-Legged Ink Stone, 222-589, 2 3/8 x 8 13/16 in. ( x cm), Yue ware Stoneware with celadon glaze, China, 3rd-6th century, Ceramic ink stones with green glazes have been retrieved from numerous Six Dynasties (220-581) tomb burials and most date to eastern Qin (317-420). This ink stone is raised on several droplet-shaped legs with incised decor and there isa a deep groove (bi yong) which acts as the ink well encircling the round, unglazed grinding surface. A similar bi yong style greenware ink stone was excavated at the Luohu kiln site at Fengcheng in Jiangxi province

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