Which object in a Japanese writing box was considered the most precious and permanent?

The inkstone was the most precious and permanent object in a Japanese writing set. It is a mortar used for mixing dry ink with water for the purposes of writing. You'll find a selection of Japanese writing boxes on 1stDibs.

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$4,741

H 6.5 in W 20.08 in D 10.44 in

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Superb William iv Brass Inlaid Kingwood Writing Box by Edwards

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A superb William IV brass-inlaid kingwood writing box by Edwards, of typical rectangular form

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Superb William iv Brass Inlaid Kingwood Writing Box by Edwards

H 7.5 in W 17.5 in D 10.5 in

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Antique Victorian Inlaid Writing Table Desk Manner of Edwards & Roberts 19th C

H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 22.45 in

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By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, GB

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H 5.52 in W 14.97 in D 10.04 in

David Edwards Georgian Antique Writing Slope c1830

By David Edwards

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : David Edwards Georgian antique writing slope Date : c1830 Period : George IV / William

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Antique 1830s British Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

David Edwards Georgian Antique Writing Slope c1830

H 7.8 in W 18.12 in D 11.03 in

19th Century Writing Slope by Edwards Made of Mahogany with Brass Inlays

By David Edwards

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

This is an exceptional rosewood writing box, circa 1815 by David Edwards. David Edwards was a box

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany

19th Century Writing Slope by Edwards Made of Mahogany with Brass Inlays

H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 9.45 in

Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Writing Box made by David Edwards who was awarded two royal warrants from King George IV

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Brass

Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment

H 6.25 in W 16 in D 10 in

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Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Edwards Writing box veneered in wonderfully figured rosewood with double brass stringing framing

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Brass

Writing Box by Edwards.

H 5.5 in W 16 in D 10 in

Edwards Kingwood Writing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Kingwood writing box with brass stringing, escutcheon, carrying handles and a secret compartment

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Brass

Edwards Kingwood Writing Box

H 6 in W 16 in D 10 in

Antique Mahogany Writing Box has secret compartments Early 19th Century

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Writing box by David Edwards. Brass-bound and veneered in flame mahogany with kingwood

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Brass

Antique Mahogany Writing Box has secret compartments Early 19th Century

H 7 in W 11 in D 20 in

Edwards Kingwood Writing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Striking Kingwood writing box by David Edwards with decorative brass inlays, ornate escutcheons

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Antique Early 19th Century British Boxes

Edwards Kingwood Writing Box

H 6 in W 15 in D 10 in

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Which object in a Japanese writing box was considered the most precious and permanent?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The inkstone was the most precious and permanent object in a Japanese writing set. It is a mortar used for mixing dry ink with water for the purposes of writing. You'll find a selection of Japanese writing boxes on 1stDibs.