It has a long history: The late Qing Dynasty is an important period in the history of China, which experienced major historical events such as the Opium War and the Sino-Japanese War. The production technology and decorative pattern of inkpad box also reflect the cultural background and aesthetic concept of this period. Therefore, the inkpad box in the late Qing Dynasty can serve as a historical witness and provide important reference for people to understand and study the history of the late Qing Dynasty.

Rarely preserved: Indy boxes of this size were rarely preserved in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, so they have high collection value.