Antique Ink Stone

The interior consists of a water dropper and an ink stone on the left, and a single compartment on the right for storing writing utensils.

The mizuhire in silver and gilt bronze engraved with foliage scrolls. The ink stone on the center of the box.   

A suzuribako (writing box) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid, rounded edges and corners and interior detachable frame fitted with suzuri (ink stone) and suiteki (water dropper); the e...

A nando suzuribako (writing box with en-suite storage) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid and beveled chiri-i (ledges between the top and the sides), comprising a box, lid, detachable ...

Originally kakizome was performed using an ink stick rubbed on the suzuri ink stone with droplets of the first water drawn from the well on New Year's Day.

A late 18th century calligraphy set box of rectangular form with an integral ink stone and a fitted case. The golden kinji coated lid is decorated with an image of a blossoming plum ...

An agate stone Neoclassical ink-stand with bronze feet in the shape of lion paws.

Chinese ink rubbing of a stone stele engraving, dating to 1680, mounted as a hanging scroll, a lovely scene of two cranes symbolic of longevity under a pine tree, the writing not tra...

Very large ink stone used to prepare ink, probably for very large brushes for calligraphy.

A beautiful dark green agate ink stone from China. The water well is in the shape of a peach, which symbolized immortality in Chinese Mythology.

Ink stones were used in China for hundreds of years in artists' studios for grinding ink and mixing the Fine ink powder together with water to form ink.

Created in the mid-19th century, this petite coupe would have sat beside an ink stone, and held the water used to mix the scholars' ink.

The lidded top section was used for the storage and use of suzuri (ink stone) with brushes. The lidded top swings open to reveal the area where the ink stone was once housed.

The lidded top section was used for the storage and use of suzuri (ink stone) with brushes. The lidded top swings open to reveal the area where the ink stone was once housed.

A brush pot, such as this one made in Hainan province, may once have sat on the desk of a learned scholar next to his brushes, inkpot, and ink stone. Made of rustic, gnarled wood, th...

Perhaps used to serve tea or as a surface for grinding ink, the stone is ideal today as an elegant way to elevate an object, or left alone as a sculptural object.

These pipes were considered precious and collectible enough to earn a distinguished position amidst the other four treasures of the study: paper, ink, ink stones, and calligraphy bru...

The lidded top section was used for the storage and use of suzuri (ink stone) with brushes. The lidded top swings open to reveal the area where the ink stone was once housed.

These pipes were considered precious and collectible enough to earn a distinguished position amidst the other four treasures of the study: paper, ink, ink stones, and calligraphy bru...

Suzuribako is complete with suiteki (water dropper) and suzuri-ishi (ink stone). Comes in its original signed kiri wood storage box.

Set alongside the four treasures of the study, the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and ink stone a brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk.

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and ink stone - a brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk.

A tray such as this would have graced the desk of a scholar, holding his stationary supplies, such as a brushpot, brushes, water dropper and ink stone. Zitan, (lit. purple ...

The box is fitted with two removable inner trays with a continuous design, and they accommodate an ink stone and a circular silver suiteki (water dropper) featuring a water wheel fam...

Antique Pair of Chinese Hardstone Figural Foo Dog Ink Stamps C1930 Measures - 7.5"H x 2.25"W x 2.25"D

There are separate compartments that hold the ink stone and the silver suiteki water dropper in the shape of a partially open scroll surrounded by three blooms.

The set include seven lively scenes that mostly center on specialized merchants and shops with customers: a fabric store, a book-binding studio, a stone carving workshop, a basket-ma...

The set include seven lively scenes that mostly center on specialized merchants and shops with customers: a fabric store, a book-binding studio, a stone carving workshop, a basket-ma...

The set include seven lively scenes that mostly center on specialized merchants and shops with customers: a fabric store, a book-binding studio, a stone carving workshop, a basket-ma...

The set include seven lively scenes that mostly center on specialized merchants and shops with customers: a fabric store, a book-binding studio, a stone carving workshop, a basket-ma...

The set include seven lively scenes that mostly center on specialized merchants and shops with customers: a fabric store, a book-binding studio, a stone carving workshop, a basket-ma...

The set include seven lively scenes that mostly center on specialized merchants and shops with customers: a fabric store, a book-binding studio, a stone carving workshop, a basket-ma...

The set include seven lively scenes that mostly center on specialized merchants and shops with customers: a fabric store, a book-binding studio, a stone carving workshop, a basket-ma...

A traditional calligraphy set includes solid ink that would need two accessories in order to be transformed into usable ink: a stone, on which the ink stick will be grinded, and a wa...

The Japanese traditional way of writing is with a brush (fude) and ink (sumi). Before the invention of the yatate, whenever anyone wanted to write or draw in ink, he had to make his ...

This process involves using a lithographic stone or plate for each color. The artist or craftsman would draw the image with a grease-based crayon or ink onto a lithographic stone or ...

Water is then used to wet the stone and greased-ink is rolled onto the raised areas.

Water is then used to wet the stone and greased-ink is rolled onto the raised areas.

Keywords: Ink stone, scholars; object, Chinese, desk

This is a finely crafted beautifully hand carved "dragon" ink stone effigy complete with its top and bottom This was sourced from a large Japanese collection this past year, ...

Black lacquer Japanese ink stone box in presentation case decorated with gold mons, late 18th-early 19th century Edo period.

Scholarly implements, such as this carved limestone ink stone from circa 1800, were highly valued and therefore decorated with auspicious or inspirational forms.

A Japanese ink stone box (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration from Edo period (18th century-very early 19th century).

This 19th century footed ink stone was finely carved by hand from a solid block of Duan stone.

Antique Japanese black lacquered 'suzuribako' writing box of unusual domed design with a fitted lacquered interior comprising an ink stone, brushes, a knife and brush rest, early 20t...

A striking and finely lacquered Suzuribako (writing box) with ink stone and bronze waterdrop from Japan circa late Meiji to early Taisho period (1900-1920s).

Such pipes were considered precious enough to earn a distinguished position beside the four treasures of the study: paper, ink, ink stones, and calligraphy brushes. This pipe is beau...

Along with paper, ink, and ink stone, the brush was part of the four treasures found in a scholar’s studio.

In order to cultivate uncluttered and inspiring surroundings, only a few carefully arranged objects would have been placed upon the table, such as a brush pot, ink stone, or table sc...

In order to cultivate uncluttered and inspiring surroundings, only a few carefully arranged objects would have been placed upon the table, such as a brush pot, ink stone, or table sc...

Scholarly implements also appear in the screen, including ink stones, viewing stones, a water coupe, and a tray with various chops, some on their sides, revealing the carved seal on ...

The interior plain, with no separate sections for an ink stone or brushes. The lid of the box finely decorated in gold maki-e lacquer using togidashi and nashiji techniques, among ...

The interior retains its original elements, including the water well and ink stone, preserving the functionality of the piece as a traditional calligraphy set.

Calligraphy requires many instruments such as brush, ink stone, water cup, which are found in the writing box called suzuribako.

Detailed and whimsical color stone lithograph of an aviation race taking place over Monaco, circa 1900. Original vintage artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold bor...

Rare original etching by Jacques Callot (1592-1635), France, circa 1621, compliments with an original Italian Renaissance frame. Featuring Piazza della Signoria in Florence (Italy). ...

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

A large and magnificent Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain large dish or charger, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662 - 1722), circa 1700, China. The shallow, shaped dish of fo...

A four-tier Japanese Meiji period black lacquer Jubako box with stork and fir tree decoration. Box in four sections with lid.

Daum Pate de Verre Amaryllis Vase in pinks and greens. This piece is signed Daum, France and numbered 94. This piece has been retired and is no longer in production. Since 1878,...

19th century antique Chinese hand painted gold lacquer scene gilt fan 100 faces with original lacquer box, fan is 17 inch x 9.5 x 1, the lacquer fan box is 10.5 x 2.5 x 2 inch.

This exquisite four-case lacquered inro was dated to the latter part of 18th century to early 19th century (Edo period) and made by Shigehide. The opposite sides of the inro together...

Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...

Art Nouveau Display Cabinet, Bronze and Carved Wood with a Lacustrine Theme, France, circa 1900 We are pleased to present this exceptional Art Nouveau display cabinet, a rare and el...

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

A monumental art deco chandelier by Paavo Tynell and made by Taito. Commissioned for the iconic "Ilves Linna" building in Jämsänkoski designed by Architect W. G. Palmqvistin and fini...

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

Claude Lalanne (1925-2019) A rare gilt-bronze dragonfly frame, France C. 1985, Signed on reverse Cl. Lalanne Artcurial 25/450. Measures: 4" high x 3.5" wide Great condition. Ready...