Thank you for viewing. Nachi-kuro stone suzuri (inkstone) from Wakayama Brand new, unused, with box Thickness: Approximately 2.5 cm, Weight: Approximately 1 kg Nachi-kuro suzuri are made from Nachi-kuro stone, which is black and glossy. The jet-black color of Nachi-kuro stone has a wet-like luster, and its dense texture and moderate hardness make it highly valued for its excellent ink compatibility. If the story that travelers first brought back Nachi-kuro stone as proof of their pilgrimage to Kumano is true, then its history dates back to the Heian period. Nachi-kuro stone, which has been produced in the Kumano region since ancient times, has been prized as a material for inkstones and has received high praise from calligraphers and others.