During the Republic of China, there were various shapes of copper ink cartridges, such as oval, fan-shaped and various flower-shaped, while in the Qing Dynasty, copper ink cartridges were mostly square, rectangular and round. In terms of carving technology, the copper ink cartridges in the Republic of China were first engraved with patterns and then welded, while the copper ink cartridges in the Qing Dynasty were directly engraved with patterns and then polished. As for patterns, the patterns of copper ink cartridges in the Republic of China were mainly calligraphy and printing, as well as figures and flower-and-bird paintings; The patterns of bronze ink boxes in Qing Dynasty include landscape figures, feather flowers and Gu Quan monsters.