Artem "Composition of Ink"/Rewards
Private Messages
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Artem: Yandi
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Artem: What are you so focused on? Hmm... That's called a "yandi," or an inkstone water pot.
Artem: I believe it is a calligraphy tool. It helped people of ancient times control the amount of water used when grinding inkstones.
Artem: Well... look, there are two holes here; one is the water inlet, and the other is for controlling the water outflow.
Artem: When using it, they would cover the top hole with their finger, so no water would come out of the pot...
Artem: If they moved the yandi over their inkstone and released their finger, water would drip out. Then, they could grind ink with that water.
Artem: I've never volunteered in a museum before...
Artem: I just looked over some relevant information in the guidebook.
Artem: The name "yandi" is quite elegant, so you won't forget it after only hearing it once.
Artem: Compared to a brush, ink, paper, and an inkstone, a yandi isn't quite as useful...
Artem: But it is small and unique, making it perfect for viewing.
Artem: Earlier, I was thinking... We could buy a few yandi if we have the time...
Artem: Hmm? Are you keen as well? Why don't we try it out together when we get home tonight?
Artem: I'll get everything ready. As for how thick to make the ink... I'll leave that to you. Is that okay?
Artem: Because that way, what I write will be determined by how thick the ink you grind is.
Artem: If you make thick ink, I'll write in regular script. If the ink is thin, I'll write in cursive. If you make thick and thin ink, I'll do a painting.
Artem: Whether I write "Two flowers bloom for no other" or "The clear water is as light as the clouds in the night sky"...
Artem: Or if I simply paint a wordless picture, I think it's great...
Artem: Because... you're here with me.
Artem: No matter how ordinary the moment, being with you makes everything interesting and memorable.
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Artem: Observing
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Artem: Here, check this out. It's one of the museum's most treasured items — the Boat-Shaped Longquan Kiln Celadon Yandi.
Artem: I've been so busy with work that I haven't had time to drop by. Now, I finally get to see it.
Artem: You want to hear what I know about it? All right, I did my homework.
Artem: Longquan Kiln was a well-known kiln in ancient times. This boat-shaped yandi represents the impressive level of Longquan craftsmanship at the time.
Artem: You can see how extraordinary it is just by looking at it... Hmm, let's get closer.
Artem: Here, you can see it more clearly... Right here...
Artem: The porcelain texture is smooth, and the glaze is a gorgeous jade green. Isn't it beautiful?
Artem: Yeah, you guessed it. I first heard about this artifact because of its special color.
Artem: As far as I know, firing such a thick glaze requires the porcelain material to be really good.
Artem: The glaze has excellent color, coat, and quality. It's hard to even imagine how impressive the porcelain craftsmanship of the time must've been.
Artem: It is a shame that we can only look at it through the glass, and can't hold it in our hands...
Artem: Hey... I might have an idea.
Artem: I remember seeing ice-cream in the shape of a yandi in the museum dining area. We could buy one later and take a closer look.
Artem: But it won't last forever, so we'll have to eat it before it melts.
Artem: You want something that won't melt? Hmm...
Artem: How about designing our very own yandi?
Artem: I looked it up earlier, and it seems like the museum is holding a DIY event for it.
Artem: Let's do it together later and fulfill your wish.
Artem: Don't worry. It can be anything, even if the final product is a little rough.
Artem: Because making it together will already be a memory worth cherishing.
