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Antique Chinese Duan Stone Ink Box #884040

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Antique Chinese Duan Stone Ink Box #884040
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Fine Scholar tools</em></td>
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Late 19th to early 20th Century Chinese covered inkbox and stone. This is made of duan stone which is only found in China. There is calligraphy and cranes etched in the top of the box. Inside, there are two separate areas in this box. The smaller persimmon shaped one would hold an ink stick. The larger area would be used combine the solid ink stick with water. This stone box was used by scholars for calligraphy. This box measures 5 1/4" by 3" and is 1" in height. With the exception of a nick to the lower left hand corner of this box, it is in excellent antique condition.
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<tr><td>Condition:See Description</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Late 19th, Early 20th Century</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:Antique Chinese Duan Stone Ink Box</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:California</td></tr>
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