Rare Takashima Torafuseki Suzuri (inkstone) from Shiga Prefecture, made by Taiseki of Fukui Eishodo. Presented at the enthronement of Emperor Taisho. However, the Torafuseki vein from Mt. Amida in the Azumi River dried up in the Showa era. This very rare Torafuseki is neither too hard nor too soft, with a uniform stone texture for the ink grinding surface. The ink particles are of an appropriate size, and it holds water well, making it a favorite of many writers and calligraphers. [1] Length: 165mm [2] Width: 120mm [3] Thickness: 12mm Weight: 442g [4] Inkstone Maker: Masao Fukui (Taiseki) of Fukui Eishodo [5] Engraving Signature: Takashima Torafuseki, Made by Taiseki [6] Box: Matching paper box with the inscription "Omi Meisan Takashima Torafuseki Suzuri" (Famous Product of Omi, Takashima Torafuseki Inkstone), and the Fukui Eishodo stamp on the yellow cloth. Includes an explanatory leaflet. [7] Condition: Unused [8] Shape: Natural Inkstone ◉ The name Takashima Torafuseki comes from its production in Mt. Amida, Takashima City, and its resemblance to tiger stripes. This piece clearly and beautifully displays the stone's characteristic tiger-stripe pattern on the sea and hills, and the stone pattern on the hills is even more beautiful in a mottled pattern. This is a very rare inkstone even nationwide, a collector's item. Please consider it. ◉ Fukui Taiseki's Craftsmanship Shiunseki Suzuri, Ogatsu Suzuri, Toryusai, Moriyuki Endo, Amehata Suzuri, Mine Suzuri, Seiken, Nabekura Ryukei Suzuri, Horaiji Suzuri, Morokaseki Suzuri, Akama Suzuri, Takuji, Shinobu, Shoryuzan, Yuiseki, Yoichi, Gyokuhou, Takashima Torafuseki Suzuri, Tosa Suzuri, Kokuji Suzuri, Kokeiseki Suzuri, Yodo ◉ Please refrain from purchasing if you are a perfectionist or seek a complete product. ※ Please check the images. ※ We try to make the images reflect the actual colors as closely as possible, but due to amateur photography, the colors may appear slightly different depending on sunlight, indoor lighting, and angles. ※ Shipping will be within 2-3 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.