N O.393 ⭕️ Minei-do Honpo Master Craftsman Masahiro Amemiya ⭕️ Long, 241mm in length, near-mint condition [1] Length 241mm [2] Width 87mm [3] Thickness 18mm Weight 761g [4] Maker Minei-do Honpo Minei Masahiro Amemiya (1956- ) [5] Signature Uhataseki Minei carved [6] Box Comes with paper box (with a copy of a pamphlet about Uhataseki suzuri. Includes a signed yellow cloth and yellow cloth.) (248✖️115✖️26mm) [7] Condition Near-mint [8] Shape Large natural suzuri (inkstone) ⭕️ The craftsman is outstanding in skill, recognized as a "Contemporary Master Craftsman" in 2009. ◉ This work is a long, aesthetically pleasing piece that makes full use of natural stone. In particular, the unique stone patterns of Uhataseki flow beautifully like a semi-circular terrace from the top of the hill to the bottom. When a light is shone on the hill, it looks fantastic and sparkles silver. The inkstone tongue and the sea side show a dark brown color. The sides of the inkstone are finished roughly, as they are in their natural state. The inkstone rim, sides, and underside are thickly lacquered. The inside of the inkstone rim is finished softly overall. ○ Please compare this piece with others, as similar works are quite expensive. The signature on the underside of the inkstone is boldly and deeply carved with confidence. ◉ Please refrain from purchasing if you are a perfectionist or overly sensitive. ◉ Reference Oushu Suzuri, Toryusai, Moriyuki Endo, Hiroyuki, Shiunseki Suzuri, Tetsuji, Yukio, Kokujiseki Suzuri, Amatate Suzuri, Seiken Amemiya, Yahei, Nabekura Ryukei Suzuri, Shuseki Nachiguroishi Suzuri, Tamaishi, Komine, Horaiji Suzuri, Hozan, Takada Suzuri, Takashima Torafuseki Suzuri, Morokaseki Suzuri, Wakada Suzuri, Akama Suzuri, Takuji Horio, Shinobu, Gyokuchiken, Yuiseki, Teisai, Shoryuzan, Kokeiseki Suzuri, Yodo, Tosa Suzuri, Nakamura Suzuri, Soryuseki Suzuri, Yakushima Suzuri ◉ Crafts ※ Please check the images carefully. ※ Please read my profile. ※⭕️ Please take a look at the works I have posted so far. (There are about 70 other pieces.)