Chinese Famous Ink Hu Kaiwen, Made by the Master of Cangpei Room (Kokai-bun Sōhaishitsu Shujin Sei) Calligraphy Ink Solid Ink Tang Ink Antique [Unused] 5-piece set Thank you for looking. This is a famous ink from the renowned Chinese ink maker "Hu Kaiwen". This is a product from "Cangpei Room," a highly prestigious direct lineage workshop within "Hu Kaiwen," a long-established store that has continued since the Qing Dynasty. Hu Kaiwen's ink is characterized by its fine soot, resulting in a fluid and deep ink color. Items with the "Cangpei Room" inscription are highly popular among calligraphy enthusiasts and collectors, making them valuable not only for practical use but also as collectibles. It is said that the older the ink (old ink), the better the writing quality as the glue ages, making it ideal for serious artwork creation. Although unused, there are small chips and scuffs due to age. (Please check the photos for details.) However, the storage condition is quite good. How about it? (*´-`) Approximately less than 30g per stick. Total for 5 sticks: 141.1g Although difficult to see in the photos, the top of the lid is made of glass. *The white cloth lining the box has stains and is dirty due to its age. Please understand that this is a used item. We kindly ask for your purchase if you can accept this. We will pack and ship carefully. Penmanship Calligraphy