Chinese scholar's ink blocks, ink stones, and ink cakes are traditional tools used in Chinese calligraphy and painting. They have a long history in Chinese art and culture, dating back to ancient times.

Ink blocks and ink cakes, also known as inksticks, are made from soot and glue, and were originally used in conjunction with ink stones to grind the ink and create a smooth, flowing consistency. They are often decorated with intricate designs or inscriptions, and can be produced in a variety of colours, from black to shades of gray and brown. The earliest ink blocks were produced during the Han dynasty (206 BC–220 AD), and were often made from animal bones or charred plant material. During the Tang dynasty (618-907 AD), ink blocks became more widely used and were often decorated with intricate designs or inscriptions.

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A Chinese Tang style lidded seal ink box, squat circular form,…

A Chinese Tang style lidded seal ink box, squat circular form, sancai green and yellow glaze, diameter 10 cm, height 4 cm.

Japanese lacquer Suzuribako, Taisho period, early 20th century,…

Japanese lacquer Suzuribako, Taisho period, early 20th century, of rectangular form, the wooden exterior decorated with plum and blossom, both rendered in pewter and with plover flying overhead applied in bright gold lacquer, the interior finished in…

Chinese Song Dynasty Fujian Dehua barbed small dish and ink box,…

Chinese Song Dynasty Fujian Dehua barbed small dish and ink box, 12th century, and an unusual Ming jarlet painted with lotus in overglaze red, (3)

Chinese scholar's ink stone in timber box, 10 x 8 cm

Chinese scholar's ink stone in timber box, 10 x 8 cm

Lin family collection. Chinese late Qing Dynasty Inkstone with…

Late Qing Dynasty Dragon Inkstone in Original Wooden Box

Lin family collection. Chinese late Qing Dynasty Inkstone with dragon pattern (original wooden box ), 25 x 15.5 x 4 cm

Lin family collection, 5 small toy pieces of Chinese Qing…

Qing Dynasty Xiaoduan Inkstone Study Toy Collection - 5 Pieces

Lin family collection, 5 small toy pieces of Chinese Qing Dynasty Xiaoduan inkstone study, 6 x 4.5 cm, diameter 4.2 cm, 5 x 4 cm, diameter 9.9 cm

A Chinese inkstone in box, length 36 cm

Chinese Inkstone in Box: Length 36 cm

A Chinese inkstone in box, length 36 cm

Chinese ink stone in presentation box, length 26 cm

Chinese Ink Stone in Presentation Box

Chinese ink stone in presentation box, length 26 cm

A blue and white ink stone Yongzheng six-character mark, Qing…

Yongzheng Blue and White Ink Stone with Provenance

A blue and white ink stone Yongzheng six-character mark, Qing dynasty 12.9 cm diam. Provenance: Hsiao Chung Lung (1947-2008), Melbourne. Bonhams, 7 Dec 2022, Sydney, lot 100.

An agate inkstone with repousse and gilt silver 'dragon' casing…

Qing Dynasty Agate Inkstone with Dragon Casing and Box

An agate inkstone with repousse and gilt silver 'dragon' casing Qing dynasty with a box 13 cm long, 7 cm wide, 5.2 cm high. Provenance: Hsiao Chung Lung (1947-2008), Melbourne. Bonhams, 7 Dec 2022, Sydney, lot 95.

A Chinese boxed inkstone 21 cm x 21 cm

Chinese Boxed Inkstone: 21cm x 21cm

A Chinese boxed inkstone 21 cm x 21 cm

A brush pot shaped Chinese ink stone, height 10 cm, diameter 15…

Chinese Ink Stone Brush Pot

A brush pot shaped Chinese ink stone, height 10 cm, diameter 15 cm

A Duan 'Dragon' ink stone, of rectangular form, decorated in…

Dragon Ink Stone with Box

A Duan 'Dragon' ink stone, of rectangular form, decorated in low relief with a dragon among clouds, fitted wood box, 25.5 cm long

A vintage Oriental hardwood boxed inkstone, rosewood box with…

Dragon Relief Inkstone in Rosewood Box

A vintage Oriental hardwood boxed inkstone, rosewood box with inlaid calligraphy to the lid, the inkstone with shaped well framed by a dragon in relief. 24.5 x 14.5 x 6 cm.

A fine Japanese gold lacquer black ground suzuribako…

Japanese Gold Lacquer Suzuribako with Silver Inkwell

A fine Japanese gold lacquer black ground suzuribako (calligraphy box) Meji period (1868-1912), with ink stone, metal rims, and silver inkwell and removable tray, 23 cm long 21 cm wide 4.5 cm high

A Chinese ink stone featuring house and tree scene, length 26 cm

House and Tree Ink Stone

A Chinese ink stone featuring house and tree scene, length 26 cm

A Chinese red ink stone snuff bottle in box, height 8.5 cm

Chinese Red Ink Stone Snuff Bottle in Box

A Chinese red ink stone snuff bottle in box, height 8.5 cm

A Chinese hardwood boxed set of twelve Zodiac sign red ink…

Chinese Zodiac Red Ink Stones Box Set

A Chinese hardwood boxed set of twelve Zodiac sign red ink stones, the rectangular lidded box opening to reveal twelve various shaped red ink stones, representing the twelve animal signs, variously shaped with matching shaped cut-out to the base, gilt and…

A Duan ink stone, 20th century with a zitan case, 15.2 cm high

Duan Ink Stone with Zitan Case

A Duan ink stone, 20th century with a zitan case, 15.2 cm high

A Taohe or green Duan Inkstone, late Qing-Republic period,…

Green Duan Inkstone with Fitted Box, Early 20th Century

A Taohe or green Duan Inkstone, late Qing-Republic period, early 20th century with an original hardwood fitted box, Inkstone: 5.2 cm long

A Duan ink stone, 20th century with a hard wood case, 16.5 cm…

20th Century Duan Ink Stone with Wood Case

A Duan ink stone, 20th century with a hard wood case, 16.5 cm high

A Chinese timber scholar's ink stone well box with carved avian…

Chinese Avian-Themed Ink Stone Box

A Chinese timber scholar's ink stone well box with carved avian themed white stone insert, 23 cm x 13 cm

Fine Japanese Edo period Suzuribako (writing box) by Shaomoi…

Gilt Stork Suzuribako with Inkstone and Suiteki

Fine Japanese Edo period Suzuribako (writing box) by Shaomoi Masanari the lid decorated with a flock of storks rendered in gilt hiramakie with similar decoration to the underside. The interior with Inkstone and Suiteki. Provenance: Gillbertson collection,…

Japanese Meiji period copper shibayama ink well and dish the…

Meiji Copper Shibayama Inkwell & Dish with Silver Inlay

Japanese Meiji period copper shibayama ink well and dish the circular dish and ovoid inkwell inlaid in silver and brass flowering plants, 14 cm diameter

Two Chinese black slate ink stones, 19th,20th century, 11 cm…

Pair of Chinese Black Slate Ink Stones

Two Chinese black slate ink stones, 19th,20th century, 11 cm and 17 cm wide

Chinese porcelain ink well, of cylindrical form, interior…

Chinese Red Porcelain Inkwell with Calligraphy

Chinese porcelain ink well, of cylindrical form, interior decorated with calligraphy exterior decorated in a monochrome red, height 5 cm diameter 16 cm, a/f (chips to rim)

A collection of pictorial Chinese ink stones longest: 12 cm

Ink Stone Collection: Pictorial Chinese Treasures

A collection of pictorial Chinese ink stones longest: 12 cm

A Duan Inkstone and hardwood box, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) the…

Qing Dynasty Inkstone with Jade Lotus Box

A Duan Inkstone and hardwood box, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) the front of the inkstone is carved with a pair of archaistic inter-locked dragons, the back is carved with a river landscape and a 'Qing Shannong' carved mark. The fitted hardwood box inlaid with…

A Duan inkstone, carved in relief with two dragons emerging…

Dragon Relief Duan Inkstone

A Duan inkstone, carved in relief with two dragons emerging from clouds on the upper section, the reverse with lines of inscriptions, 20.5 cm wide

Extremely rare Chinese Qing Dynasty Cheat's handkerchief, c.1,…

Qing Dynasty Cheat's Handkerchief

Extremely rare Chinese Qing Dynasty Cheat's handkerchief, c.1,850, in silk, of square form, covered in miniature black script of cheat notes in order pass Imperial examinations, mounted, 37 cm x 38 cm catalogue note: Pressure to do well in the…

A vintage boxed Chinese inkstone, the inkstone with circular…

Carved Dragon Chinese Inkstone in Vintage Box

A vintage boxed Chinese inkstone, the inkstone with circular inking surface framed by a finely carved dragon amongst waves and clouds. 18 x 12 x 6 cm.

High relief ink stone depicting cranes in canopy, height 46 cm,…

Cranes in Canopy

High relief ink stone depicting cranes in canopy, height 46 cm, width 30.5 cm

Two Chinese ink stones, one carved with cranes and lotus, wood…

Chinese Ink Stones with Carvings of Animals and Plants

Two Chinese ink stones, one carved with cranes and lotus, wood stand, the other with crabs and lotus, box, 23 and 24 cm long. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 21 and 22 November 2011 lots 622 and 621

A Chinese blue and Iron-red 'Twin Dragon' Inkstone (chipped, Da…

Chinese Dragon Inkstone with Da Ming Wanli Mark

A Chinese blue and Iron-red 'Twin Dragon' Inkstone (chipped, Da Ming Wanli Nian Zhi mark), height 3.4 cm, 16.8 cm x 11 cm

A Chinese pale celadon jade ink stone, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)…

Celadon Jade Ink Stone from Qing Dynasty

A Chinese pale celadon jade ink stone, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later, the flat rectangular stone of pale celadon hue flecked with white. Provenance: The Gwenneth Haines collection. 8.25 cm long, 6.25 cm wide

An unusual inkstone, 19th/20th century, of irregular oval form…

Irregular Coin-Inlaid Inkstone with Inscriptions - 19th/20th Century

An unusual inkstone, 19th/20th century, of irregular oval form with recessed center, the darker inclusions in the brownish textured surface carved with groups of old Chinese holed coins and small objects bearing inscriptions, fitted wood box with a two…

A Duan inkstone, of vase shape with shallow raised edge, a…

Vase-shaped Duan Inkstone with Inscription and Relief Disc

A Duan inkstone, of vase shape with shallow raised edge, a shaped recess at one end and a disc in relief towards the lower part, the reverse with a five-character inscription reading Yu Huai and date, box, 18.5 cm long

A Japanese lacquer Suzuribako, Mid-Edo period, early 18th…

18th Century Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako with Deer Design

A Japanese lacquer Suzuribako, Mid-Edo period, early 18th century, decorated with scattered nashiji, decoration of takamakie, hiramakie, keuchi and kirikane of both silver and gold, with a design of four deer by a river with chrysanthemum and autumn…

Chinese black lacquer ink box and ink sticks, the box of…

Chinese Black Lacquer Ink Box and Sticks

Chinese black lacquer ink box and ink sticks, the box of rectangular form, decorated with a dragon, flaming pearl and cloud scrolls in gilt and red, together with two rectangular ink sticks with gilt characters, 16 cm x 9 cm. Provenance: collection of…

Large Chinese blue and white stand with ink stone, of…

Chinese Blue and White Stand with Ink Stone

Large Chinese blue and white stand with ink stone, of cylindrical form, decorated continuously with figures in an outdoor setting, the top set with circular inkstone, height 15 cm and diameter 26 cm

A Chinese Duan Inkstone, height 3.2 cm, 14.8 x 10.8 cm

Chinese Duan Inkstone - 3.2 cm Height, 14.8 x 10.8 cm

A Chinese Duan Inkstone, height 3.2 cm, 14.8 x 10.8 cm

A Chinese boxed calligraphy set with two ink tables cast with…

Chinese Gold Calligraphy Set with Ink Tablets

A Chinese boxed calligraphy set with two ink tables cast with gold highlighted calligraphy and lidded ink tablet. Length 15 cm, width 3.4 cm (stamps) length 18.5 cm, width 14 cm (ink tablet)

A vintage coloured ivory netsuke of an Elderly artist, an…

Elderly Artist Netsuke with Red Flowers

A vintage coloured ivory netsuke of an Elderly artist, an expressive older man with a paint brush and red ink block, a basket of red flowers at his feet, decorated with green and brown colours upon a 'Tea stained' ground, signed underside, height 5.5 cm

Chinese inkstone box set, early 20th century, the box 30 cm wide

Early 20th Century Chinese Inkstone Box Set

Chinese inkstone box set, early 20th century, the box 30 cm wide

Four various porcelain items. Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and…

Chinese Porcelain Collection: Qing to Republic Era

Four various porcelain items. Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white ink box; Republic period tea bowl, with famille rose decoration; cylindrical lidded jar, with red headed cranes on blue ground; and drum form small pot with figure of child grasping it.…

Large Chinese ink cake by Hu Ka Wen, of round form depicting…

World Map Ink Cake by Hu Ka Wen

Large Chinese ink cake by Hu Ka Wen, of round form depicting the map of the world on both sides, inscribed to edge 'A Memorial for Panama exhibition U.S.A 1915, manufactured by Hu Ka Wen the first established factory Hsui Nin, Anhui China,' diameter 12.5…

A Chinese Qing Dynasty Longquan-style porcelain Inkstone (with…

Qing Dynasty Longquan-style porcelain Inkstone with cover

A Chinese Qing Dynasty Longquan-style porcelain Inkstone (with cover), height 2.5 cm, 20 cm x 13 cm

A Japanese Kyoyaki Inkstone by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941),…

Kyoyaki Inkstone by Miyanaga Tozan I

A Japanese Kyoyaki Inkstone by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941), early Showa period, circa 1930S, the circular porcelain inkstone covered in a 'Kinuta' celadon glaze, the ink well and grinding surface unglazed. The base with an inscription and seal of Tozan.…

A Japanese lacquer Suzuribako with Inkstone and Suiteki, Meiji…

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako with Inkstone and Suiteki

A Japanese lacquer Suzuribako with Inkstone and Suiteki, Meiji period (1868-1912), the clear and red lacquered wooden box embellished with gold scrolling plum blossoms, the interior fitted with brush trays, rectangular gilded inkstone and bronze suiteki…

An important Imperially inscribed Chinese silver and gold…

Imperial Chinese Silver and Gold Inkstone Box

An important Imperially inscribed Chinese silver and gold embellished zitan and lacquer inkstone box, Qianlong mark and of the period (1735-1796), of lobed hexagonal form, with exceptional shallow relief carving of four archaistic taotie masks surrounding…

Chinese carved ink stone with figural decoration, in original…

Chinese Figural Carved Ink Stone in Original Box

Chinese carved ink stone with figural decoration, in original box, width 21 cm

Chinese rhinoceros horn ink cake stand, apocryphal Qianlong…

Chinese Rhino Horn Ink Cake Stand, Apocryphal Qianlong Mark

Chinese rhinoceros horn ink cake stand, apocryphal Qianlong mark, probably Republic period

Chinese Paktong ink box engraved with the Forbidden City

Forbidden City Engraved Paktong Ink Box

Chinese Paktong ink box engraved with the Forbidden City

A Chinese inscribed Duan Inkstone, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),…

Qing Dynasty Chinese Inscribed Duan Inkstone

A Chinese inscribed Duan Inkstone, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 17th/18th century, the simple square inkstone carved with a shallow circular impression for grinding ink, below a rectangular well, flanked by two shallow relief archaistic dragons, the…

Chinese ink stone carved with two dragons

Dragon-Inspired Ink Stone

Chinese ink stone carved with two dragons

A Chinese porcelain ink stone & cover, and vase in enamel, 20th…

Chinese Porcelain Ink Stone and Enamel Vase Set

A Chinese porcelain ink stone & cover, and vase in enamel, 20th century [2], height 13 cm, length 11 cm

A Chinese dragon decorated rectangular lidded inkstone, the…

Dragon Carved Inkstone with Lid

A Chinese dragon decorated rectangular lidded inkstone, the interior with shallow dish with deeper section at one end, the lid with relief sinuous dragon finely carved amongst clouds, dark tone. 25 cm x 13.5 cm x 5.5 cm.

A large and impressive inkstone, carved with dragons, trees and…

Dragon Carved Inkstone with Seal Mark

A large and impressive inkstone, carved with dragons, trees and storks, seal mark to base. 47 cm x 41 cm.

Large Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain brush…

Qing Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Brush & Ink Stand

Large Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain brush and ink stand, of barrel form set with central ink stone surrounded by four brush holders, decorated with flowers and scrolling motifs, wax seal to base, height 13 cm

An Inkstone in a fitted stone box, the smooth terracotta and…

Terracotta Box with Banded Inkstone

An Inkstone in a fitted stone box, the smooth terracotta and ochre colour stone box with script to the lid, housing a rectangular stone in rich banded colours with a shallow well for, ink grinding and a fan shaped recess for colours, length 11.5 cm, width…

A Chinese Qing period ink cake, rectangular form, moulded in…

Qing Dragon Ink Cake with Calligraphic Inscriptions

A Chinese Qing period ink cake, rectangular form, moulded in relief and with coloured detail of numerous dragons and calligraphic inscriptions. 18 cm x 11 cm.

Delightful Chinese jade Inkstone, of rectangular form, carved…

Dragon Carved Jade Inkstone

Delightful Chinese jade Inkstone, of rectangular form, carved with dragon, in tones of green and brown, length 13 cm

Chinese carved hardstone calligraphy set with carved Buddha…

Chinese Hardstone Calligraphy Set with Buddha Figures

Chinese carved hardstone calligraphy set with carved Buddha figures, brass paste bowl, calligraphy brushes, ink stone, etc, on fitted wood base.

An old Chinese cased eight-piece ink stone set, the variously…

Antique Chinese Ink Stone Set with Gilt Highlights

An old Chinese cased eight-piece ink stone set, the variously shaped and decorated ink stones with remains of gilt highlights, in fitted case with calligraphic detail to the hinged lid.

A Chinese highly carved deep relief black ink stone, scrolling…

Dragon-Chased Ink Stone with Cloud Relief

A Chinese highly carved deep relief black ink stone, scrolling cloud form with two relief dragons chasing the mystic pearl to the upper rim. 39 cm x 27 cm, in fitted box with pamphlet

A Chinese bronze ink box, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, the…

Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Ink Box

A Chinese bronze ink box, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, the circular box with lid well engraved and inlaid with silver and other metals in low relief and depicting an elderly bearded man buffeted by the breeze in a pine tree landscape, height 5 cm,…

A Inkstone, with calligraphy: a Poem by Famous Tang Poet Li Bai,…

Li Bai's Inkstone: Tang Poet's Calligraphy, Broken Base

A Inkstone, with calligraphy: a Poem by Famous Tang Poet Li Bai, condition: broken on the base, length 20 cm

Vintage Chinese ink stone, with carved dragon motif to lid,…

Dragon-carved Chinese Ink Stone (10.5cm diameter)

Vintage Chinese ink stone, with carved dragon motif to lid, diameter 10.5 cm approx

Twelve Chinese Zodiac ink stones, in original box, each stone…

Chinese Zodiac Ink Stones Set in Original Box

Twelve Chinese Zodiac ink stones, in original box, each stone is 7.5 x 3 cm

Modern boxed Calligraphers ink tablet cover moulded as tree…

Tree Trunk Calligraphy Ink Tablet Cover

Modern boxed Calligraphers ink tablet cover moulded as tree trunk

A Japanese black lacquer Suzuribako, (writing box) Meiji period…

Meiji Period Lacquer Suzuribako with Scholar Figure

A Japanese black lacquer Suzuribako, (writing box) Meiji period (1868-1912), a figure of a scholar on the cover, in gold, silver and porcelain, original metal inkstone and gilt water dropper, four character inscription under the base, 18.2 cm wide, 22 cm…

A Chinese blue and white porcelain 'ink stone', Kangxi period…

Kangxi Blue and White Ink Stone with Phoenix and Dragon

A Chinese blue and white porcelain 'ink stone', Kangxi period (1662-1722), decorated with a phoenix and dragon, the raised grinding surface worn smooth, a twin fish motif on the base, 10.5 cm diameter

Early Chinese brass calligraphy set and contents, with side…

Chinese Brass Calligraphy Set with Ink Well

Early Chinese brass calligraphy set and contents, with side opening and ink well to front, width 21 cm approx

Chinese carved & gilded Inkstone decorated with dragons,…

Dragon Inkstone with Qianlong Mark

Chinese carved & gilded Inkstone decorated with dragons, central inscription & Qianlong mark to side, 19 cm height

A Chinese lacquer box with 4 ink stones, the box depicting…

Chinese Lacquer Box with Ink Stones and Figures

A Chinese lacquer box with 4 ink stones, the box depicting figures next to a river, with four, ink stones inscribed with Chinese characters, box length 33.5 cm, $600, 1000, decorative arts

A carved inkstone bottle, the ink moulded in the form of a…

Buddhist Inkstone Bottle with Seal Marks and Figures

A carved inkstone bottle, the ink moulded in the form of a flask with designs of Buddhist figures to either side surrounded by numerous seal marks. Height 18.5 cm

A Chinese ovoid ink stone in wooden case, with carved & gilt…

Chinese Ink Stone in Carved Wooden Case

A Chinese ovoid ink stone in wooden case, with carved & gilt characters to stone & lid, L. 21 cm

A large Chinese inkstone, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), finely…

Qing Dynasty Dragon Inkstone

A large Chinese inkstone, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), finely carved Chinese dragon and cloud, 33 cm x 28 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne

Early Japanese cloisonne ink well with pottery liner, 7.5 cm…

Japanese Cloisonne Inkwell with Pottery Liner

Early Japanese cloisonne ink well with pottery liner, 7.5 cm high approx

A Chinese boxed Inkstone, the shaped duan stone of typical deep…

Chinese Aubergine Inkstone in Fitted Box

A Chinese boxed Inkstone, the shaped duan stone of typical deep aubergine tones with a shallow well and incised script in a fitted box with incised script and seals to the face. Length 21.5 cm. Width 15.5 cm

Vintage Chinese dragon carved ink stone 24 cm x 15 cm approx

Vintage Chinese Dragon Carved Ink Stone

Vintage Chinese dragon carved ink stone 24 cm x 15 cm approx

Chinese green stone ink box 5.5 cm wide

Chinese Green Stone Ink Box - 5.5 cm

Chinese green stone ink box 5.5 cm wide

A large Chinese Inkstone. The aubergine toned duan stone of…

Chinese Inkstone with Cicadas, Bats, and Peach Well

A large Chinese Inkstone. The aubergine toned duan stone of freeform shape decorated with carved and engraved cicadas holding coins and auspicious bats, the well in the form of a peach; seal underside. Length 28 cm. Width 34 cm

A large Chinese Inkstone, in near black softstone, well carved…

Dragon Inkstone

A large Chinese Inkstone, in near black softstone, well carved and pierced, the central shallow well surrounded by writhing dragons chasing a flaming pearl. Height 25 cm. Width 29 cm

Early Japanese cloisonne ink well, with pottery liner, 7.5 cm…

Japanese Cloisonne Ink Well with Pottery Liner

Early Japanese cloisonne ink well, with pottery liner, 7.5 cm high approx

A cased Chinese chop seal set with inkstone, 20th century.

Chinese Chop Seal Set with Inkstone, 20th Century

A cased Chinese chop seal set with inkstone, 20th century.

A Chinese Inkstone in a fitted hardwood box, in deep rich…

Aubergine Chinese Inkstone in Fitted Hardwood Box

A Chinese Inkstone in a fitted hardwood box, in deep rich aubergine tones, the shaped stone resembling the same fruit, having a shallow well and incised script, the fitted covered box with script and seals to the lid, length 26.5 cm. Width 13.5 cm

A Chinese Inkstone in a fitted hardwood box, the shaped…

Chinese Inkstone in Fitted Hardwood Box with Inscribed Script

A Chinese Inkstone in a fitted hardwood box, the shaped aubergine duan stone with a shallow well and inscribed script, within a lidded hardwood box of conforming shape and colour with various seals and script to the lid, length 21.5 cm. Width 15 cm

A Meiji period black lacquer writing box, inside well used…

Meiji Era Lacquer Writing Box with Family Crests

A Meiji period black lacquer writing box, inside well used inkstone and copper water dropper, on lid three family mon crests, inside two pine trees, 22.5 x 14 cm

A well Used Inkstone with wooden cover, sides carved, 19.5 x 12.…

Antique Inkstone with Carved Wooden Cover

A well Used Inkstone with wooden cover, sides carved, 19.5 x 12.5 cm

A Chinese Duan Inkstone, Republic Era, early to mid 20th…

Chinese Duan Inkstone with Fortune Character

A Chinese Duan Inkstone, Republic Era, early to mid 20th century, a circular stone in black purple tones with a channel to the perimeter enclosed in a cushion shaped flat topped box with a patterned border in low relief and a central Chinese character…

A Chinese Calligraphers ink stone, decorated with character…

Chinese Calligrapher's Ink Stone with Box

A Chinese Calligraphers ink stone, decorated with character marks and with fitted hardwood box. Length 23.5 cm

Antique Chinese carved rosewood ink stone box with bat…

Chinese Rosewood Ink Stone Box with Bat Decoration

Antique Chinese carved rosewood ink stone box with bat decoration, 23.5 cm x 17 cm, 4.5 cm high approx

A Chinese Duan Inkstone, Qing Dynasty, probably 19th century,…

Qing Dynasty Aubergine Brown Inkstone with Calligraphic Script

A Chinese Duan Inkstone, Qing Dynasty, probably 19th century, the rectangular stone in aubergine brown tones with a small ink grinding reservoir revealing rings of green coloured stone and accompanied by calligraphic script to the upper section, in a…

A Chinese carved inkstone in the form of a pond with money frog…

Chinese Inkstone: Pond with Money Frog and Lilies

A Chinese carved inkstone in the form of a pond with money frog and lilies inscribed underneath. Width 24 cm.