A set of ten Chinese black ink sticks
of varying shapes, moulded in relief, painted and gilt with dignitaries, bearded Immortals and female deities, lines of calligraphy to the reverse, the largest -- 4in. (12.1cm) long, silk lined fitted case; and five other similar sets, all in silk lined fitted cases, 20th Century (6)
A set of ten Chinese black ink sticks
of varying shapes, moulded in relief, painted and gilt with dignitaries, bearded Immortals and female deities, lines of calligraphy to the reverse, the largest -- 4in. (12.1cm) long, silk lined fitted case; and five other similar sets, all in silk lined fitted cases, 20th Century (6)
