【Product Overview】 This is a copper ink box (bokugo/container for ink paste or ink) made in China from the late Qing Dynasty to the Republican era (approximately 100 years ago). It is a very rare item with the engraving of the long-established calligraphy supply store **"Lin Sanyi"** on the bottom. 【Value of this piece: The "Lin Sanyi" Mark】 The bottom clearly shows the **"Lin Sanyi"** engraving. **"Lin Sanyi"** is a prestigious calligraphy supply brand founded in Fuzhou, Fujian Province in 1917 (currently famous as a brush manufacturer in Taiwan). This piece was made in the early days of its founding, proving that it is a "genuine tool for calligraphers" made by brush experts for literati and artists. It is a highly collectible item that stands apart from unsigned folk crafts. 【Design: The Pinnacle of Calligraphy - Chu Suiliang】 The surface of the lid is engraved with the opening part of **"Yanta Shengjiao Xu (The Preface to the Holy Teaching of the Wild Goose Pagoda)"**, the masterpiece of Chu Suiliang, one of the three great calligraphers of the Tang Dynasty. Engraved text: "Gaiwen Eryi Youxiang..." (It is heard that the two elements have form, and their appearance is manifested in the function of covering and carrying all things...) Befitting a masterpiece from a calligraphy supply store, the fine yet wire-like strong kaisho (regular script) brushwork, described as "soukou" (thin and strong) characteristic of Chu Suiliang, is beautifully reproduced on the metal. Those who practice calligraphy should understand its high quality and value at a glance. 【Condition】 Aged Beauty: The antique color from 100 years of age is beautiful, and the unique withered taste (verdigris and discoloration) is a scenic view. Preservation: To avoid damaging its value, we have chosen not to polish it, and it is offered for sale with its original aged appearance. Traces: There are traces of the actual use of vermilion ink (ink paste) inside, allowing you to feel the history of its former owner's love for it. 【Size】 Diameter: Approximately 8.0 cm Height: Approximately 2.5-3.5 cm (estimated including lid) Material: Copper (brass) 【Notes】 Please consider this item only if you understand antiques and fine art. The colors in the photos may differ slightly from the actual product depending on the shooting environment and monitor. The measuring tape in the image is for size comparison. - Material: Metal - Color: Silver - Type: Box - Markings: Lin Thank you for viewing.