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This is a vintage Chinese calligraphy and ink painting set housed in a decorative fan-shaped or hexagonal presentation box.
Contents of the Set:
Calligraphy Brushes: Five natural-hair brushes with wooden shafts and decorative red-and-gold bands mounted in the lid.
Ink Stone (Yan): A round stone slab in the center used for grinding solid ink sticks with water.
Ink Stick: A solid black ink cake decorated with gold Chinese characters or dragon motifs.
Brush Rest: A white porcelain or ceramic mountain-shaped rest used to hold wet brushes.
Water Pot & Spoon: Small blue-and-white porcelain containers and a mini golden spoon used to add water to the ink stone.
Porcelain Dish with Lid: A small blue-and-white lidded jar, often used for red seal paste or vermilion ink.
Stone Seal (Chopper): A carved soapstone or stone block used for stamping calligraphy or artwork with a personal signature.