This pair of Chinese calligraphic ink sticks have a Fengshui Foo dog motif in sword shape. It can be used as a decoration piece or ink for painting or writing. Sword, Foo dogs and Cinnabar material all are believed to prevent or fight against badluck. Ink stick dimension: 14.75" / 14.25" x 3.25" thickness 0.5" approx each Box dimensions: 6.75" x 16" x 0.5" (box) Origin: China, 50+ years Material: Ink Condition: Vintage, box has worn-out marks. sticks have no damage