"Four Treasures of the Scholar" Calligraphy Set - complete set in a rigid wooden box.
Four brushes, an inkstone, a solid inkstick
and useful accessories for preparing, diluting and organizing ink during your session.
Each item has its place in the box.
This model stands out for its wooden presentation and porcelain inkwell.
It is suitable for anyone who wants a complete set,
already organized for Chinese calligraphy, sumi-e, and ink wash painting.
Related Guide: Understanding the Four Treasures of the Scholar
This set includes the tools associated with the Four Treasures of the Scholar:
the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone. This guide helps you understand
the role of each element before preparing the ink and starting to draw.
Read the Guide to the Four Treasures
Information
The "Four Treasures of the Scholar" traditionally refer to
the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.
Paper is not included in this set:
you will need Xuan paper or paper compatible with ink techniques.
The four brushes allow for working with various line widths.
The inkstone receives water and is used for grinding the inkstick.
The porcelain inkwell allows for keeping a small quantity of prepared ink
or a separate dilution during practice.
The rigid box protects the items and keeps the brushes separate.
It is particularly suitable for permanent storage in the studio
or as a more presentable gift than the introductory textile set.
Box Contents
Brushes
4 calligraphy brushes of different sizes
Inkstone
1 round inkstone with lid
Ink
1 solid inkstick
Inkwell
1 porcelain inkwell
Brush Rest
1 porcelain brush rest
Seal
1 unengraved stone practice seal
Presentation
Rigid wooden box with compartmentalized interior
Paper
Not included
What makes this model unique
A rigid wooden box
Brushes are kept separate in the lid
and accessories have their own dedicated slots.
The entire set remains visible, organized, and protected between uses.
A separate porcelain inkwell
It allows you to transfer prepared ink from the inkstone,
keep a second dilution,
or free up the inkstone to prepare another ink density.
Four brushes already included
You can compare several formats without buying each brush separately:
precision, ink retention, line width, and range of motion.
First use
For a short session, start with only a few drops of water.
Rub the inkstick on the flat part of the inkstone for about
3 to 5 minutes, then test the ink on a scrap piece of paper.
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Hold the stick almost vertically and keep its base flat on the stone.
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Make regular movements without pressing hard.
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If the line remains grey and very liquid, continue grinding in 30-second increments.
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If the ink becomes too thick, add one or two drops of water, then mix.
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Transfer some of the ink to the inkwell if you wish to prepare a second dilution.
After the session, rinse the brushes and inkstone with clear water.
Wipe the wet side of the inkstick
and let each item dry completely before closing the box.
🤍 Ikane Studio Tip
Prepare a deep black on the inkstone,
then transfer a small amount to the inkwell with a few drops of water.
You immediately get two shades of black
and can switch between them without interrupting your session.
