[Ansteorra] Powdered Ink?

[HE Chiang Chi-sh h]

Stefan,
 Ink stones are what the Chinese used instead of inkwells, sort of. Ink was 
usually compacted into sticks. When you needed ink, the stick was then 
ground on the ink stone and mixed with a bit of water, then the brush was 
dipped into that to write with.
  I have a couple of decent but not really expensive ink stones and ink 
sticks. They are one of the four treasures of the scholar, if my memory 
serves correctly. Hope this helps.
  Your humble servant,
  HE Chiang Chi-sh h
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stefan li Rous" <StefanliRous at austin.rr.com>
To: "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 3:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Powdered Ink?


> I'm not that familiar with modern calligraphy inks. What is an ink  stone? 
> Was this used in period?
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