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Indian ink manufacture, Qing Dynasty China
Indian ink manufacture, Qing Dynasty China. Ink is made of lamp-black (burnt pine-wood, hogs-fat and oil) mixed with musk and glue, then shaped in wooden moulds. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin and Jean Baptiste Joseph Bretons China, Its Costumes, Arts, Manufactures, etc. Howlett and Brimmer, London, 1824
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the intricate process of Indian ink manufacture during the Qing Dynasty in China. The artisans meticulously craft this prized writing medium using natural ingredients, including lamp-black, which is produced by burning pine wood, hogs-fat, and oil. Once the lamp-black has been prepared, it is mixed with musk and glue. The ink is then carefully shaped in wooden moulds, allowing it to take on its distinctive form. The engraving, created by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon, is an exquisite representation of the Chinese ink-making process as documented by Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin and Jean Baptiste Joseph Breton in their comprehensive work, "China, Its Costumes, Arts, Manufactures, etc." published in London in 1824. The intricate details of the artisans at work, the traditional tools and equipment, and the atmospheric setting all contribute to the authenticity and allure of this image. Indian ink, also known as China ink, has a rich history that spans thousands of years. Its popularity as a writing medium can be attributed to its versatility and the depth of color it imparts on paper. The process of its manufacture, as depicted in this engraving, is a testament to the skill and dedication of the artisans who produced it during the Qing Dynasty.
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