843 grams Big Dragon Sumi-e INK CAKE STICK STONE - $250 - (West Union, WV)

Very Large Ink Cake/Stick. Made of soot, horse hide glue, and scented with musk. The very thick mixture is placed into a carved mold and pressed under high pressure, then dried and painted. It weighs 843 grams or 29.76 ounces without box. Measures; 24.8 x 7.9 x 3.7 cm or 9.75 x 3 x 1.430 inches. The best and most beautiful ink stick I have owned. In perfect condition, no cracks.

Posted in West Union, WV, Antiques
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