Chinese Ink Cake Box W/ Calligraphy Poem Brass / Copper / Paktong 2.5" Kashigata Hand made and likely with

Hand made and likely with original lacque deep warm red semi-clear lacquer

Overall it measures 7 1/4" long (18

It is made of very thick iron to hold the heat longer

and very responsible

It is from the series "One Hundred Views of the Moon" (Tsuki no Hyakushi)

Chinese Ink Cake Box W/ Calligraphy Poem Brass / Copper / Paktong 2.5" Kashigata Hand made and likely withThis is a vintage Chinese ink cake box used by scholars and students to store calligraphy ink. It is made from of a copper alloy like bronze or brass and has lovely patina that sets off the etched calligraphy nicely. The ink box is about 2 5 8" square by 1" tall (6. 5 x 2. 5 cm). Having been carefully displayed and in storage for many decades years, with just a bit of wear on the finish, it remains in very good condition.