Decorated paper box
CultureChinese
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MediumPaper
DimensionsOverall: 3/8 × 15/16 × 4 inches (0.95 × 2.38 × 10.16 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Laurence Sickman
Object numberF88-40/50 C
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Gallery LabelInk sticks are a dry mixture of pine soot and glue. When used, a stick is ground on an inkstone and made into a watery solution.
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