Thank you for viewing! This is a stone inkstone from the Ogatsu district of Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. Although it is a used item, it has no major scratches and can be used comfortably. Please check the condition from the photos. The original box is not available, so it will be packed in this box as it was when it was sold. There is some damage and dirt due to aging, but I will carefully wrap it in cloth. It has a very powerful stone lid carved with a turtle. It's an ambitious composition of a turtle looking out at an island. The turtle is a symbol of longevity. You can feel the turtle's will and three-dimensionality, and it's a cool carving. The stone lid is made by splitting Ogatsu stone with a chisel. It prevents the ink from drying out easily. So, it's good for sudden situations or when taking a break. "岳成作 (Gakusei Saku)" is carved on the back of the inkstone. This inkstone was made by Hideo Takahashi, a traditional craftsman. I think he was the number one among the Ogatsu craftsmen. The entire ink pond and ink surface of the inkstone have a good, sparkling reflection. This inkstone has a deep ink pond, so you can use a lot of ink. It's good for kana (up to full-size paper), kanji (up to full-size paper), and ink painting. If you grind ink, you will understand the goodness of Japanese inkstones. Size: 18.2 x 12.3 x 5.3cm (including the stone lid) * The shipping method is undecided, but I use Mercari shipping, which has transportation insurance. Thank you. #mamezakurashop Calligraphy Calligraphy tools Inkstone Suzuri Kana Hiragana Kanji Ink painting Japanese painting Sumi-e Tankei inkstone Brush, ink, inkstone, paper