Price
Not Known
Category
China
Medium
metal
Distinguishing marks
Carving and Chinese characters. Ink stone inside.
Date Period
Not known
Size and dimensions of this item
It measures approximately 4 1/4 inches wide x 3" x 1 1/2 inches (outer dimension) deep.
Long Description
This is an antique copper/silver plate ink box with carving. Ink sticks were kept inside and Inside the lid is an ink stone for abrading the ink sticks to make your own ink. The ink stone is cracked.
It measures approximately 4 1/4 inches wide x 3" x 1 1/2 inches (outer dimension) deep.
The carving depicts cherry blossoms (at least I assume they're cherry), branches of the tree, and some Chinese characters. There are ink stains on the box. There is an artist's stamp on top. If anyone knows what the characters mean, please let me know!
History
My father traveled to China in 1972 and 1981 and both times brought back antiques. This box is one of the things he brought back. I inherited it some time ago.
Price Paid (If known)
Not known
For Sale?
Yes