a couple of tavern patrons engage in a merry dance
The pierced scallop frame with multiples of shell motif and issuing scrolled detail
This antique mirror is a fascinating example of the Adamesque revival that was favourable in the Victorian period
After traditional designs
Striking pink hues to the medallions with a dark golden and blue surrounding palette
Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian Andiron a couple of tavern patronsOur Stock # 18. 9479 This is an antique set of calligraphic ink blocks. A Japanese, boxed set of 8 soot ink shapes, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Ink blocks are one of the Four Treasures of Japanese ink painting Displaying a desirable aged patina and good original order Composed of soot oil, intended for grinding on an ink stone with a small amount of water Such ink is the basis of the famous Sumi e art style Each of the eight