Thank you for viewing (*^^*) This item is from my mother's collection at her parents' home. It is an old Chinese ink stick (古墨, komoku). It is a "Hundred Dragon Diagram (百龍圖, Hyakuryūzu)" ink stick made by the long-established Chinese company "Lao Hu Kaiwen." The fan-shaped ink stick has elaborate and delicate dragon decorations, and the gold coloring remains. It is a beautiful antique ink stick, even for ornamental purposes. The rubbing (拓本, takuhon) indicates "produced in 1982," so it is believed to be a vintage item from over 40 years ago, which is now difficult to obtain. 【Product Details】 Ink stick, paulownia wood box, and rubbing included. ・Manufacturer: Lao Hu Kaiwen Ink Factory, Shexian County, Anhui Province ・Product Name: Hundred Dragon Diagram (百龍圖) ・Type: Pine soot ink ・Production: 1982? (as indicated on the rubbing) ・Condition: Unused and stored at home. 【Condition】 Unused and stored long-term in a wooden box. As far as I could see, there are no major cracks or mold. However, there may be natural changes due to aging and dirt on the box. As this is an old item, please check the photos and purchase only if you understand that it is a used item. No returns or claims. #Calligraphy #InkStick #AntiqueInk #ChineseInk #HuKaiwen #TangInk #FourTreasuresOfTheStudy #HundredDragonDiagram #Vintage #1982