I will consider a small discount. Please comment. One of the most desirable Suzuri (inkstones) for anyone who practices Shodo (calligraphy): the Amehata Suzuri. This is an inkstone made of Amehata genuine stone. Used by my grandfather (Kokei), a calligrapher. A masterpiece that can be used for a long time. Natural inkstone One-of-a-kind item Used Antique Used condition *As shown in photos 3 and 4, there is an engraving on the back of the inkstone. Total length: 30cm Width: 20cm Height: 3.4cm Weight: 3,000g (3kg) No box included. It seems to have been stored for a long time. I will sell it to someone who understands. *Instant purchase OK *Please refrain from price negotiations. *Even if there are comments in progress, the person who is willing to pay a higher price or purchases it first will be given priority, so please understand. Amehata Suzuri is an inkstone manufactured in Hayakawa Town, Minamikoma District, Yamanashi Prefecture, using raw stones from the area, as well as in the former Kajikazawa Town and other towns. It is said to have originated over 320 years ago, in 1690 (Genroku 3), when Magozaemon Amemiya discovered a black stone on the Hayakawa River, a tributary of the Fuji River, during a visit to Minobu-san and made it into an inkstone. The raw stone is a black slate called "Amehata genuine stone," characterized by its fine texture and moderate hardness. It was formed by the friction of the Great Rift Valley (Fossa Magna) that runs through Hayakawa Town and exists as a vein in only a part of the mountains in the Amehata area. The color is often a deep black, and the fine particles are ideal for ink, producing a good ink color and excellent water retention, making it the perfect stone for inkstones. Amehata Suzuri Inkstone Old inkstone Antique Shuji (calligraphy) Shodo (calligraphy) Brush Calligraphy Calligraphy tools Suzuri (inkstone) Suzuri (inkstone) Tankei (Chinese inkstone) Kana (Japanese syllabary) Kana (Japanese syllabary) Kanji (Chinese characters) Japanese painting, Sumi-e (ink wash painting), letter art