A boxed set of four Chinese ink sticks

A boxed set of four Chinese ink sticks
decorated in gilt with characters and cloud scrolls -- each 3in. (7.6cms) long; an ink stcik relief decorated with a sage seated on rockwork -- 2in. (7cms) long, fitted box; and a further ink stick decorated in gilt and red pigment with a dragon among cloud scrolls -- 3in. (8.2cms) long, 19th century. (3)