Ink box - Metal - China - first half 20th century

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Chinese metal ink box with characters, marked -China- Republic period

On offer is an authentic old ink box probably made of bronze with a makers- or institution mark. The box has Chinese engraved characters on the top side, which still needs to be deciphered. The box has a nice age related patina. Provenance: This ink box comes from a closed collection of rare old and antique Chinese ink-boxes. This is an authentic scholar ink-box in fine condition, hardly not offered lately. Rare!

Date: Republic period 1912-1949.
Size: Measures 6,3 cm * 6,3 cm * 3,1 cm.
Condition: Very good! Only age related wear and tear and some usual small dents at the bottom. No damage!
Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible, we return postage costs.