Large Antique Calligraphic Ink Block, Chinese, Soot Ink, Victorian, Circa 1900 Tilt Top Mellow in colour with good

Mellow in colour with good grain interest in the Chinese rosewood

Ceramic shows a crisp white ground

Dressed with 14 carat gold 'semi flex' nib

hard bound copy of Across Country and Fair Diana

Select stocks shows fine grain interest and russet hues

Large Antique Calligraphic Ink Block, Chinese, Soot Ink, Victorian, Circa 1900 Tilt Top Mellow in colour with goodOur Stock # 18. 9915 This is a large antique calligraphic ink block. A Chinese, boxed soot ink printing stone, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Superb proportion, with delightful artistic appeal Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Ideal for creating a large printed image Substantial in the hand at a weight of 2. 04kg (4. 49 lb) Relief scene to the front fascia, accentuated in gold, green and red Shows a