Antique Chinese Ink Box

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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!

Category China

Medium metal

Distinguishing marks Carving and Chinese characters. Ink stone inside.

Size and dimensions of this item It measures approximately 4 1/4 inches wide x 3" x 1 1/2 inches (outer dimension) deep.

Date Period Not known

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.

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