Chinese Ink Cake Box W/ Calligraphy Poem Brass / Copper / Paktong 2.5" Kashigata Overall it measures 7 1/4"

Overall it measures 7 1/4" long (18

both side of the stones are shown)

It is from the series "One Hundred Views of the Moon" (Tsuki no Hyakushi)

This vase is 12" tall by 6" in diameter (30 x 15 cm)

It is made of very thick iron to hold the heat longer

Chinese Ink Cake Box W/ Calligraphy Poem Brass / Copper / Paktong 2.5" Kashigata Overall it measures 7 1/4"This is a vintage Chinese ink cake box used by scholars and students to store calligraphy ink. It is made from of a copper alloy like bronze or brass and has lovely patina that sets off the etched calligraphy nicely. The ink box is about 2 5 8" square by 1" tall (6. 5 x 2. 5 cm). Having been carefully displayed and in storage for many decades years, with just a bit of wear on the finish, it remains in very good condition.