Chinese Red Ink Pad Case
This is a vintage Chinese vermilion ink pad with a lid. This type of ink is used for Hanko or Inkan, the seals. The blue and white porcelain container has a dragon painting on the lid and Kanji on the bottom. The attached spoon is made of bone. This case comes with a matching clam shell style box. The box is upholstered. There are Kanji on the box, but those are deformed and illegible.
- White, blue
- Porcelain
- C1970
- Kanji on the bottom: 乾隆年製 meaning made in 1736-1795
- Item weight: 178 grams
- Packed weight: 378 grams
- Approx. [Pad] 7 cm wide x 2.2 cm tall; [Box] 8 cm wide x 4.6 cm tall
- Good condition considering its age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- Acquired from a friend's home in Gifu, Japan
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
