This is an unused Suzuribako (inkstone) that has been tuned (re-carved and maintained) by Minisuta-ryu. It is a Keishu inkstone. This inkstone has beautiful stone. Fine fine ro-mon (completely different from that of Ro-mon inkstones) and gold lines. There are also stone patterns like Mayuko-mon. Yet, the ink well and ink pond are smooth. (The fine ro-mon is too fine to be captured in the photos.) Grapes and bamboo are carved into the extremely hard Keishu stone, which is difficult to carve. I think this is a remarkable inkstone. I've never seen a Keishu inkstone crafted to this extent before. (Of course, I'm sure there are more expensive ones.) Size: 21.6 x 10.9 x 2.0 cm Weight: 940g * No Karaki (wooden box). * If purchased with ink, we offer a 300 yen discount per ink stick. * All shipments use Mercari shipping, which includes shipping insurance. #Minisuta Inkstones (Impressive Inkstones) ↑ Click here for a list of inkstones. It's easier to see if you check "Only items on sale." Tuning: Maintenance to improve ink adhesion, ink color, and ink flow, so that you can write good characters and draw good pictures. I am often told that people feel like they have improved their handwriting by using my inkstones. (Supplement) Keishu inkstone. It's a very difficult inkstone. It's difficult to make, but even more so, it's hard to tell what kind of inkstone it is just by looking at it. That's because it's painted, or rather, colored. So, it's common to buy a Keishu inkstone and find out it's a completely different stone. That's why I didn't handle Keishu inkstones for a long time. I understand why people ask for photos taken after wetting them. However, my Keishu inkstones have already had the paint and coloring removed. So, the appearance is as is. Also, I have made them into Keishu inkstones that can be used as they are. There is no need to wet them. You can judge by the appearance. Therefore, I don't take photos of Keishu inkstones after wetting them. I would appreciate it if you would study a little more. I'm trying to write that in the text as well. Calligraphy Calligraphy tools Ink Kana Hiragana Kanji Japanese painting Sumi-e Ink painting Letter art Oil smoke Tea ink Tankei inkstone Keishu inkstone Brush Ink Inkstone Paper