Final Price Reduction Chinese Antique Ink Stick [Special Large Blue Ink, Anhui Shexian Hu Kaiwen Made] Tang Dynasty Writing Utensils China's Finest Masterpiece Special Large Blue Ink Rare and Valuable Made by Hu Kaiwen, Shexian, Anhui Province New and Unused Large Size Size: Approximately 12 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm Purchased at the China Four Treasures of the Study Exhibition in 1993 Excellent condition. "Hu Kaiwen" was an ink shop founded by Hu Tianzhu, a native of Huizhou, in the 30th year of the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty (1756). It is known as a famous brand for its carefully selected raw materials, strict processes, and exquisite techniques. The best ink in China is said to be Huimo (Hui ink). Huimo is the name of ink produced in Huizhou, located in Huangshan City, Anhui Province, China. Huizhou has been a famous ink production area in China since the Ming Dynasty. It produced famous ink makers such as Cao Suwen and Hu Kaiwen during the Ming Dynasty. The name of Hu Kaiwen is a continuous and orthodox lineage of Chinese Huimo. Even today, Huimo is highly praised by many calligraphers and painters around the world. Old ink and new ink actually have different expressions. Ink made from high-quality soot and glue has more stickiness and luster when it is new. As the years pass, the glue, which is a factor in the stickiness of the ink, settles, and it becomes better ink. "Old ink" is also easy to write with, and is useful for subtle ink color expressions, so it is favored by famous calligraphers as a valuable ink. Rare and beautiful item.