Minista, a creator of inspiring suzuri (inkstones). I create inkstones that make writing and painting more enjoyable, and make the time spent grinding ink a pleasure. This is an unused inkstone, but it's a *tianxi* inkstone that has been tuned by Minista (reshaping the ink well and ink surface to improve the inkstone's performance). The inkstone is carved with a design of pine and cranes. The stone has a nice feel. It grinds ink exceptionally well, producing smooth, rich ink. The ink color is excellent from dark to light, with gradations, and the ink spreads well, allowing for long, flowing lines. Suitable for *kana* (Japanese calligraphy, up to full-size paper), *kanji* (Chinese characters, up to half-size paper), and *suibokuga* (ink wash painting). Size: 17.9 x 12.3 x 1.9 cm (7 inches) Weight: 755g * The wooden box is in good condition. * If purchased with ink, I offer a 300 yen discount per ink stick. * Shipping uses Mercari shipping with transportation insurance. #MinistaSuzuri (Inspiring Inkstones) ↑ Click here for a list of inkstones. Checking "Only show items for sale" makes it easier to view. Inkstone Tuning: Maintenance to improve the performance of ink grinding, ink color, ink spread, ink release, and the feel of grinding ink, so that you can write and paint better. People often say they feel like they've improved their writing and painting skills. Calligraphy Calligraphy Tools Suzuri (inkstone) Kana (Japanese calligraphy) Kanji (Chinese characters) Japanese painting Ink wash painting Ink painting Letter art Tianxi inkstone Shezhou inkstone Chinese inkstone Brush Ink Inkstone Paper