The pictured box contains 12 ink sticks which are decorated with the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. The sticks are made from liquid ink that is poured into hand carved wooden molds. When the ink dries it is removed and decorated. We have a number of different sets of ink sticks in our warehouse. We believe that these are relatively new ink sticks that are made in old molds. The box measures 12.3” x 8.5”.