Chinese Calligraphy Boxed Set - Treasures of the Scholars Table

Encased in a an elegant, fan-shaped box (nicely finished with a bone closure), this Treasures of the Scholars Table Chinese Calligraphy Boxed Set is a charming introduction to this ancient art, and a great gift idea. The yellow satin and red velvet interior features five brush holders,  and is form-fitted to hold each piece safely. The exterior of the box has a traditional Chinese silk brocade pattern in sage green, and a bone-latch closure. Handmade in China in the master tradition since 200 A.D. 

 Chinese Calligraphy Boxed Set - Treasures of the Scholars Table includes:

• 5 Artisan-quality, handmade goathair brushes with tapered bamboo handles (5.5" length)
• 1 Hand-painted porcelain brush rest
• 1 Handcrafted suzuri ink grinding stone with two well rings (meas 4 x .625")
• 1 Sumi-e ink block (25.6g) made from powdered burnt pine carbon decorated with gold and silver painted and embossed Chinese characters.
• 1 Jade "chop" (stone hand stamp and seal) of the Chinese character "Fu" ("good fortune") topped with a grand carved dragon
• 1 Glazed porcelain dragon dish holding red ink (for pressing the "chop" into)
• 1 Porcelain water bowl and fitted spoon

Inside, the yellow satin and red velvet interior features five brush holders and is form-fitted to hold each piece safely. The exterior of the box has a traditional Chinese silk brocade pattern in sage green and a bone latch closure.