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CHINESE INK stone RED STICK man ANTIQUE IN BOX

$ 208.56

Availability: 32 in stock
  • Primary Material: Stone
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Type: Ink Stones
  • Condition: Seller Notes: “Most of the items that we list are antique or vintage so therefore are not in absolute MINT condition unless stated. They are second-hand and come with wear commensurate with age. Please refer to the many pictures provided and detailed item description”
  • Color: Red

    Description

    ANTIQUE CHINESE INK Stone STICK WITH FINE Man DETAILED ARTWORK AND CALLIGRAPHY. IN ORIGINAL CASE Sign on Base The ink stick, also known as mo in Chinese, is a type of solid ink used traditionally in China for calligraphy and brush painting. It is regarded as one of the four treasures of study in Chinese history. Legend goes that it was invented by King Yi about 2,800 years ago. However, archaeologists have detected ink marks on the back of inscribed bones or tortoise shells of the Shang Dynasty, 3,200 years ago. Most ink sticks are made of soot and animal glue and sometimes with incense or medicinal scents added. Of all the ink sticks, the most famous one is Anhui ink stick, also called hui mo, which is made from the pines that grow on Mount Huang in Anhui Province. It is said that it is as hard as stone and will not deteriorate for many years. HEIGHT 4" / 10 cm (APPROX.) Width 2." SHIPPING: USA/ EUROPE .00 AUSTRALIA .00
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    Description
    ANTIQUE CHINESE INK Stone STICK WITH FINE Man DETAILED ARTWORK AND CALLIGRAPHY
    . IN ORIGINAL CASE
    Sign on Base
    The ink stick, also known as mo in Chinese, is a type of solid ink used traditionally in China for calligraphy and brush painting. It is regarded as one of
    in Chinese history.
    Legend
    goes that it was invented by King Yi about 2,800 years ago. However, archaeologists have
    detected
    ink marks on the back of inscribed bones or tortoise shells of the Shang Dynasty, 3,200 years ago.
    Most ink sticks are made of soot and animal glue and sometimes with incense or medicinal scents added. Of all the ink sticks, the most famous one is Anhui ink stick, also
    called
    hui mo, which is made from the pines that grow on Mount Huang in Anhui Province. It is said that it is as hard as stone and will not deteriorate for many years.
    HEIGHT 4" / 10 cm
    (APPROX.)
    Width  2."
    SHIPPING:
    USA/ EUROPE .00
    AUSTRALIA .00
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    Terms of Sale
    Item must be in the same condition as when sent,buyer pays all shipping costs.
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