Holder of the Ink ball/ Ball Rack

Item

Holder Ink Ball
Title
Holder of the Ink ball/ Ball Rack
Object Name
Ink ball-Ball Rack
Contributor
Baihui Shao
Description
A wooden rack used to store ink balls during the printing process or when they are not in use. It was typically placed near the printing press for easy access and to prevent the ink balls from touching each other. The ball rack shown in the Book Arts Lab is attached to the side of the printing press with metal nails. The rack as an external component, allowing the ink balls to be stored conveniently while remaining readily accessible during printing.
Creator
Brain Queen
Date
2026-05-03--2026-05-07
Materials
Wood, metal screws
Measurements
Ball rack length: 35.5 cm
Ball rack width: 12.5 cm
Wooden pegs/ holder length: 12.5–13 cm
Wooden pegs/ holder width: 9 cm
Upward angle of pegs/holder: approximately 5°
Distance between upper and lower holders: 24 cm
Object Type
Press, Letter press
Source
Social Science Tower, 11th floor English Department, SS1127 (Books Arts Lab)