INKSTON Old Hu Kai buying Wen 李廷珪宝墨 Premium Li Ting Gui Precious Oil Soot Black Inkstick

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Type: Premium Oil Soot
This is the most famous inkstick in Chinese history. It is represents one of the highest quality inksticks by Old Hu Kai Wen. Suitable for both calligraphy and Chinese painting.
Brand
老胡開文墨莊 Old Hu Kai Wen Ink Workshop the most famous quality inks in China – learn more
Materials
Oil Soot Oil soot black inks are good for both buying calligraphy and painting, the black is deep, sophisticated, bright while not overwhelming. High grade inks may have added aromatic oils such as musk and borneol, Chinese medicinal ingredients or gold leaf.
Net Weight
56g
Shipping
Free
Small item - no additional shipping charge for this item
Shipping size
13.5 × 5 × 2.6 cm
Shipping weight
106 g
SKU
ink-ohkwltgbm02-7676
asin
B06XVB6Y56
asinusa
B06XVB6Y56
UPC
601285834917

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Old Hu Kai Wen inks are the most famous quality inks in China but historically the brand name was not controlled so many copies and fakes appeared on the markets. Here we explain the history of the Old Hu Kai Wen workshop and their Li Ting Gui inksticks. See also the Buyer's Guide to over 80 varieties of ink from Old Hu Kai Wen, inkston introduction to chinese ink and some dramatic pictures from the Old Hu Kai Wen workshop.