Second, precious material ink sticks refer to those made of precious materials such as gold, silver, pearls, and jade. These ink sticks not only have a gorgeous appearance but also have a high value. Gold powder ink stick and silver powder ink stick are the most common precious material ink sticks. Their unique texture and luster make them the darlings of collectors.
Third, special process ink sticks refer to those made of special processes such as manual carving and inlaid jewelry. These ink sticks are not only complex in production process but also have unique aesthetic and artistic value. For example, some hand-carved wooden ink stick boxes with exquisite patterns and texts on their bodies are highly ornamental and collectible. Fourth, regional characteristic ink sticks refer to those with local characteristics, such as the lake brush ink stick in Jiangnan waterside and the Chaoshan ink stick in Guangdong. These ink sticks not only reflect local cultural characteristics but also reflect different regional aesthetics and artistic styles. For collectors, collecting these regional characteristic ink sticks can not only enrich their collection but also better understand and inherit local culture. When collecting and appraising precious ink sticks, collectors need to pay attention to several points: firstly, understand the historical background and cultural connotation of the ink stick; secondly, focus on the production process and material; finally, pay attention to the appearance and preservation condition of the ink stick. In appraisal, we can observe and evaluate from the appearance, color, texture, etc. A high-quality ink stick should have a fine texture, bright color, and elegant appearance.
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