[Cheng Lizhong Pressing Sheng Qian Ink]
Cheng Lizhong Pressing Sheng Qian Ink, from Jiaqing of the Qing Dynasty, has a total length of 9.35 centimeters, a width of 3.3 centimeters, and a thickness of 0.6 centimeters
The main body of the ink is rectangular, with a circular dragon carved on the top. The front and back sides are framed. The positive side is imprinted with dragons, tigers, dragons, and turtles rising from the sun, holding a reclining immortal, with a flower holding child standing on each side of the immortal. The back is covered with milk nail patterns, mimicking the rusty and peeling appearance of copper coins. On the left side is the inscription “Made by Cheng Lizhong in the seventh year of Jiaqing” in Yinwen and gold filled regular script, while on the right side is the ink name of “Pressing Wins Money” in Yinwen and gold filled regular script
This ink shape imitates the shape of metal pressing money
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