Chinese Ink Cake Box W/ Calligraphy Poem Brass / Copper / Paktong 2.5" Kashigata 1920) hand painted tea cup

1920) hand painted tea cup and saucer

Hand made and likely with original lacque deep warm red semi-clear lacquer

This Kokeshi is short and round and of the bobble head variety

it remains invery good condition

Chinese Ink Cake Box W/ Calligraphy Poem Brass / Copper / Paktong 2.5" Kashigata 1920) hand painted tea cupThis 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.