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This listing is for a vintage Shanghai Premium ink stick made around 30 years ago. Ink sticks are solid ink used for calligraphy or brush painting. To make ink from an ink stick you need to grind it against an ink stone and then add some water. The thickness depends on your own personal preference. The ink stick in this listing is decorated with cherry blossoms, and the Shanghai premium type is said to produce a smooth, shiny brownish-black ink. It’s suitable for both calligraphy and painting. Also this particular type of ink stick is regarded as one of China’s finest quality, it is a mixture of tung oil soot and unrefined lacquer. It also contains herbs and gold and silver leaf decoration. The marking ‘101’ on the end of the stick is a mark of quality. This is an unused item and suitable for those who collect or use ink sticks, it comes with a paper and silk brocade box.
Sizes
Paper Box: L.13cm (5.1”) x 4.1cm (1.6”) across x 1.9cm (0.7”) thick
Ink Stick: L.11.6cm (4.5”) x 3.2cm (1.2”) across x 0.8cm (0.3”) thick
Condition
It’s in very good condition but is spotty which appears to be quite normal for these ink sticks, it may be because of its herbal contents.
THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION
**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia: NO SHIPPING. Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries. We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process.
**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days). Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).
**Asia: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days). Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).
**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico: EMS Express 10-15 days.
**Russia: No shipping methods available.
