{"product_id":"vintage-1970s-chinese-calligraphy-writing-set-unused-complete","title":"Vintage 1970s Chinese Calligraphy Writing Set – Unused \u0026 Complete","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelieved to date from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1970s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this wonderfully complete Chinese calligraphy writing set has survived \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunused in its original fitted presentation case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, together with its original illustrated instruction sheet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpening the green patterned case reveals a vivid red fitted interior containing the traditional tools of Chinese brush writing and illustration. Two bamboo-handled calligraphy brushes sit alongside a carved black inkstone, an ornate solid ink stick decorated with a striking gilt dragon, a blue-and-white dragon-decorated porcelain piece, red seal paste and a pale carved stone seal or chop ready for personalisation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surviving original paperwork is particularly lovely, explaining how the different pieces are used and identifying the brushes as being made from goat’s-tail hair. The set itself has never been used, leaving the brushes and writing implements beautifully preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe presentation case is covered in patterned green fabric with traditional-style toggle fastenings, a rich red interior and an unusual padded cream fabric panel fitted inside the lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelieved to date from the 1970s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete Chinese calligraphy writing set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnused\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal illustrated paperwork included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo bamboo-handled calligraphy brushes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoat’s-tail hair brushes, according to the original paperwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarved inkstone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGilt dragon-decorated solid ink stick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue-and-white dragon-decorated porcelain piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed seal paste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarved stone seal \/ chop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal green patterned presentation case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePadded fabric inner lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional toggle fastenings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Crow \u0026 Cauldron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55324513861961,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4176\/3145\/files\/188C0610-DA07-44C5-A9B2-FA84129AC3EA.jpg?v=1789207913","url":"https:\/\/crowandcauldron.co.uk\/products\/vintage-1970s-chinese-calligraphy-writing-set-unused-complete","provider":"The Crow \u0026 Cauldron","version":"1.0","type":"link"}