Hu Kaiwen Chinese Calligraphy Inkstick Set Hu Shih Philosophy Memorial Vintage For Sale

Vintage Hu Kaiwen Chinese Calligraphy Ink Stick Set – Hu Shih (胡适) Commemorative Edition
For your consideration is a highly collectible, beautiful Chinese cultural keepsake inkstick set celebrating Hu Shih (Hu Shi), the towering 20th-century philosopher, essayist, leader of the New Culture Movement, and Republic of China Ambassador to the United States.
Produced by the legendary Anhui Hu Kaiwen Ink Factory (徽州胡开文墨厂), this specialized set displays exceptional craftsmanship, complete with the authentic gourd-shaped "Tian Kai Wen Yun" (天開文運) trademark sticker on the box lid.
Set Includes Three Custom-Molded Pieces:
1. Center Biographical Block: Displays a sharp portrait of Hu Shih on the front and his concise chronicle detailing his studies at Cornell/Columbia, his tenure as President of Peking University, and his later years.
2. Orchid Inkstick 1 (Tolerance & Freedom): Features a hand-painted green and white orchid scene on the front. The back is inscribed in striking gold foil calligraphy with his famous quote: "Tolerance is even more important than freedom" (容忍比自由還更重要).
3. Orchid Inkstick 2 (The Steady Camel): Features matching orchid artistry. The reverse side features his personal motivational mantra celebrating his Anhui roots: "Strive to be a Huizhou camel" (努力做徽駱駝), encouraging steady resilience.
Condition Notes:
The ink blocks are entirely unused, undamaged, and pristine with crisp gilt text. The original fabric-lined display box is fully intact, showing only light vintage shelf wear. Please inspect the high-resolution images closely for structural details.
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