Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, VictorianOur Stock # 18. 9479 This is an antique set of calligraphic ink blocks. A Japanese, boxed set of 8 soot ink shapes, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Ink blocks are one of the Four Treasures of Japanese ink painting Displaying a desirable aged patina and good original order Composed of soot oil, intended for grinding on an ink stone with a small amount of water Such ink is the basis of the famous Sumi e art style Each of the eight