NO. 347 ⭕️ Grape Carving Akama Suzuri (Inkstone) - Ano Suzuri Seisakusho (Ano Inkstone Workshop) [1] Length: 183mm [2] Width: 104mm [3] Thickness: 25mm Weight: 817g [4] Inkstone Maker: Ano Seikensho (Ano Inkstone Workshop) [5] Carving Signature: Akama Suzuri [6] Box: Separate lacquered wooden box (219mm x 151mm x 43mm) with pink cloth. Includes a [Guide to Akama Suzuri] booklet. The phone number is printed as (Mankura Bureau) No. 9, suggesting it is a very old work from before the war. [7] Condition: No noticeable scratches. [8] Shape: Natural-faced inkstone with grape carving on the rim. ◉ According to documents, Akama Suzuri has a history dating back 600 years to the Muromachi period. The Akama stone is a reddish-brown, pyroxene tuff, said to have a stone quality very similar to Duanxi stone from China, with a mixture of iron oxide, mud, and ash. Depending on the color, it is divided into purple gold stone, purple cloud stone, purple jade stone, purple blue stone, and purple stone. ◉ This work is a slightly large inkstone that makes the most of natural stone. Like Akama stone, it has a reddish-brown base with light green-blue granules appearing on the hills, and especially on the ink grinding surface, there is a star-like feature of about 3mm, making it a unique work. On the upper side of the inkstone rim, the vines and grape berries are carved with a considerable thickness of 5mm under the grape leaves. When you put your fingertip on the inside of the rim, it is sharp enough to cut, clearly showing the skill of the craftsman. Furthermore, the overall balance is good, and it is a clean, old work. Please consider. Please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about minor details. ◉ Reference: Shiun Suzuri, Ogatsu Suzuri, Toryusai, Moriyuki Endo, Amehata Suzuri, Mine Suzuri, Amanohata Suzuri, Seiken Amemiya, Yahei, Ryukei Suzuri, Ryukei Nabekura, Takada Suzuri, Morokashi Ishi Suzuri, Takashima Kohan Suzuri, Horaiji Suzuri, Hozan, Kokuji Suzuri, Tosa Suzuri, Nakamura Suzuri, Nachiguro Suzuri, Kokei Suzuri, Yodo, Akama Suzuri, Takuji Horio, Shinobu, Yoichi, Gyokuchiken, Gyokumine, Yuishi, Yakushima Suzuri ※ Please check the images carefully. ※ Please be sure to read my profile. ※ ⭕️ Please see the works I have posted so far. (There are about 70 other items.)