"Plum blossom": artisanal Chinese ink bar

These Chinese ink bars have an engraving of a plum tree as well as the words "Plum blossom" written in golden Chinese symbols on the back side, and they are an artisanal product from a traditional ink workshop that dates back to the year 1782, when the founder of this brand was a prominent artisan that had inherited the milenia old techniques of ink fabrication from his ancestors. The workshop attained national recognition when it became the official supplier to the Chinese emperors. In the year 1915, it was awarded the gold prize in the San Francisco Universal Exhibition. Today this ink brand is famous due to its high quality products and its artisanal and traditional fabrication methods. "Plum blossom" ink is ideal for daily practise of painting and calligraphy. In regards to the ink's colour, it has a tone between onyx and pure black. "Plum blossom" is a practical, fresh ink, and is easy to carry thanks to its small size.