Akama Suzuri with Floral Carving Akama Suzuri are inkstones made in and around Ube City and Shimonoseki City, using Akama stone as a raw material, which contains a lot of quartz and iron. Because Akama stone has a dense stone quality, Akama Suzuri can grind ink finely, allowing for ink with good color and smooth flow. This is a traditional craft that the city is proud of, embodying the techniques of artisans passed down through generations, and is both practical and of high artistic value. This unused item was purchased about 25 years ago for 43,000 yen and has been stored at home. (Although new, it has been stored for a long time) Approximately 12cm in diameter. #Calligraphy #Inkstone #Crafts