Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) Suzuri (Inkstone) Akama Inkstone Ryusendo, Made by Ryusen Japanese Inkstone Antique Calligraphy Tools This is a used item that my grandmother loved. Please check the images for the condition and details. It will be carefully packed with bubble wrap and shipped. ◉ According to documents, Akama inkstones have a history dating back 600 years to the Muromachi period. The Akama stone is reddish-brown andesite tuff, said to have a stone quality very similar to that of Duanxi in China, with a mixture of iron oxide, mud, and ash. Depending on the color, they are divided into Shikinseki (purple gold stone), Shiunseki (purple cloud stone), Shigyokuseki (purple jade stone), Shiseki (purple stone), and Shiseki (purple stone). ○ This work by a craftsman is a large natural stone inkstone that makes the most of the natural stone. The edges are roughly processed in a masculine way, and it is a beautiful item that is very easy to use, so please enjoy writing to your heart's content. Please consider it. Please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about details. ◉ Reference Shiun Inkstone, Ogatsu Inkstone, Toryusai, Moriyuki Endo, Amehata Inkstone, Mine Inkstone, Amenohata Inkstone, Seiken Amemiya, Yahei, Ryukei Inkstone, Ryukei Nabekura, Takada Inkstone, Morokashi Stone Inkstone, Takashima Torafu Inkstone, Horaiji Inkstone, Hozan, Kokuji Inkstone, Tosa Inkstone, Nakamura Inkstone, Nachiguro Inkstone, Kokei Inkstone, Yodo, Akama Inkstone, Takuji Horio, Shinobu, Yoichi, Gyokuchiken, Gyokumine, Yuishi, Yakushima Inkstone ※ Please check the images carefully.