Antique Chinese paktong scholars box with inscribed calligraphy decoration
A beautiful late 19th century scholars box originally used to hold the individuals ink or ink blocks.
The piece of simple but charming form having inscribed calligraphy displayed throughout the lid. The box is made of a durable Paktong material. Paktong being a, durable, silver-colored Chinese alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc
There is some light age related wear to the piece but no major faults or defects are visible.
Measures 8cm x 8cm x 3cm
Antique Chinese paktong scholars box with inscribed calligraphy decoration
A beautiful late 19th century scholars box originally used to hold the individuals ink or ink blocks.
The piece of simple but charming form having inscribed calligraphy displayed throughout the lid. The box is made of a durable Paktong material. Paktong being a, durable, silver-colored Chinese alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc
There is some light age related wear to the piece but no major faults or defects are visible.
Measures 8cm x 8cm x 3cm
