Thank you for your interest. This is a calligraphy ink made by Cao Sugong, inscribed with the characters "Kin Fukan" (Gold Cannot Be Exchanged). The box is not included. It's quite old, and I'm not sure when it was purchased, but it seems that "Kin Fukan" ink is still sold today, so why not try using it? - Characters: Kin Fukan - Made by: Cao Sugong - Weight: 10.9g Thank you for looking.