N O.420 ⭕️ This is a beautiful, lidded Suzuri (inkstone) with a plum blossom carving, favored by women. It holds ink well. ⭕️ Akama Suzuri, made by Ano Suzuri Seisakusho, Ryusen [1] Length: 156mm (lid: 116mm) [2] Width: 89mm (lid: 55mm) [3] Thickness: 17mm (lid: 12mm) Weight: 585g with lid (lid: 108g) Total: 693g [4] Maker: Ano Suzuri Seisakusho, Masataka Ano (Ryusen) [5] Carving Signature: Akama Suzuri, Ryusen Saku (Made by Ryusen) [6] Box: Paulownia wood box (207mm x 145mm x 62mm) The lid of the box is inscribed with "Akama Suzuri." Includes a leaflet about Akama Suzuri (photo 1). Includes one yellow cloth and a navy blue string with white lines. [7] Condition: Beautiful condition with no noticeable scratches or stains. [8] Shape: Suzuri with a matching stone lid and plum blossom carving. ◉ The Akama Suzuri, with its unique reddish hue, is arguably the only one of its kind in Japan. It is characterized by its fine, hard, and dense stone quality, and its beautiful stone surface. ◯ This piece is a carefully crafted Akama Suzuri with a matching stone lid, skillfully utilizing natural stone. It holds ink very well. Furthermore, the rim and lid of the Suzuri are carved with plum blossoms. A brush rest is attached to the right side of the main body. It's a treasure-like craftwork, perfect for both use and display. Please refrain from purchasing if you are seeking perfection or are overly sensitive to minor imperfections. ◉ Reference: Shiunseki Suzuri, Ogatsu Suzuri, Toryusai, Moriyuki Endo, Kokuji Suzuri, Amehata Suzuri, Mine Suzuri, Amatoba Suzuri, Seiken, Takada Suzuri, Wakada Suzuri, Horaiji Suzuri, Hozan, Morokashi Suzuri, Takashima Torafuzuri, Nabekura Ryukei Seki Suzuri, Shuseki, Akama Suzuri, Teisai, Takuji Horio, Shinobu, Gyokuhou, Yuiseki, Shoryuzan, Yoichi, Gyokuchiken, Nachiguroishi Suzuri, Tosa Suzuri, Nakamura Suzuri, Kokei Seki Suzuri, Yodo, Yakushima Suzuri ※ Please check the images carefully. ※ Please be sure to read my profile. ※ ⭕️ Please take a look at the works I have listed so far. (There are about 70 more.)