Old Chinese Calligraphy Tools from a Private Collection For calligraphy and ink wash painting Finest Chinese Masterpiece Large Zodiac Snake Ink Stick Made by Lao Hu Kaiwen Ink Factory, Anhui Shexian Length: 9.2 cm Width: 6.6 cm Thickness: 1.5 cm Old and new ink sticks actually have different appearances. Ink made with high-quality soot and glue is more viscous and lustrous when new. As years pass, the glue, which is the factor of the ink's viscosity, settles, and the ink becomes even better. "Old ink" is also favored for its light brushstrokes and subtle ink color expressions, so it is favored by famous calligraphers as a high-value ink. New and unused A beautiful collectible. Calligraphy and Shodo Supplies... Ink