Description: EXTREMELY RARE : Set of 2 Antique Tibetan Ink Cakes Weishu Cao Su Gong In Original Fabric-Fitted Box(Estate Sale Find) The two circular ink cakes have the same artwork and scrolls on them.There are also scrolls on the edges of the cakes.They each measure about 1-7/8" in diameter and are 1/2" thick.The fabric-fitted box measures 5-1/8" x 1-1/2" x 3".The lid is slightly warped and the base has faint stains.The scrolls were deciphered by a translation tool.The translations in part are:"Antique Tibetan Ink""Weishu Cao Su Gong""Muroko""Yao Qian"Inksticks or ink cakes are a type of solid Chinese ink used traditionally in several Chinese and East Asian art forms such as calligraphy and brush painting. Inksticks are made mainly of soot and animal glue, sometimes with incense or medicinal scents added. To make ink, the inkstick is ground against an inkstone with a small quantity of water to produce a dark liquid which is then applied with an ink brush. By adjusting the strength and duration of the ink grinding process, artists and calligraphers may adjust the concentration of the produced ink to suit their tastes. Along with the inkstone, ink brush, and paper, the inkstick is considered one of the Four Treasures of the Study of classical Chinese literary culture.Excellent condition with a slightly warped lid and the base has faint stains. Fabric box is in excellent condition. The artwork and scrolls are very crisp and detailed. Estate sale find. See photos for more details.
Price: 16994.79 USD
Location: McNeal, Arizona
End Time: 2024-12-12T03:31:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Region of Origin: Tibet
Age: Unknown
Color: Multi-Color
Type: Ink Cake
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
