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    Who was the master calligrapher in China that is often credited for the invention of Indian ink?

    Question #85952. Asked by tragic_flawed. (Sep 17 07 1:54 AM)


    Ingold

    		Indian ink, invented according to legend by the Chinese philosopher, Tien-Lcheu (2697 BCE), became common by the year 1200 BCE.


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India_ink

    Sep 17 07, 2:35 AM

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