Special product of Tatsuno Town, Nagano Prefecture, Isseki-saku Ryukei Stone Inkstone "Natural Stone Inkstone" Natural Inkstone "Natural, natural stone inkstone" that makes the most of the Ryukei stone's surface. Ryukei is an inkstone from Hokuriku-Koshinetsu, centered in Nagano Prefecture, quarried since the Edo period, and has good ink development, making it a traditional craft of Nagano Prefecture. This inkstone was made by Isseki Tanaka of Ryukeikaku Suhonpo, who made inkstones in Tatsuno Town, Nagano Prefecture. I started decluttering my parents' house for the New Year. These are items from my parents' storage. I will be listing them little by little from now on. I plan to list kimonos and obi that I wore for my lessons in flower arrangement, tea ceremony, and Japanese dance. They may be almost 40-50 years old. Of course, they are items from the Showa era. These are items from my parents' house and have been stored for a long time. They are old items from the early Showa era, antiques. ♥︎This product was displayed in a study. It appears to be unused. It is very heavy and is believed to be a rare antique. 【Size】 Weight (approx.) 3.2kg Length (approx.) 17.0cm, at the longest part. Width (approx.) 13cm, at the longest part. Height (approx.) 10cm, at the highest part. Please understand that there may be some errors due to amateur measurements. 【Description】Made in Tatsuno Town, Kamiina District. Inkstone making using Ryukei stone, which is mined from Anakura Mountain and Nabekura Mountain, began in the late Edo period. It is processed with precise techniques. It is excellent in color and ink development, and is still handmade today. Traditional craft of Nagano Prefecture. Ryukei inkstones are inkstones made using stone quarried in Yokokawa Gorge, Tatsuno Town, Nagano Prefecture. Many of the craftsmen moved there when the stone from Amehata ran out, and they have high inkstone making skills. I think the beauty of the inkstone's design also shows the high level of skill, even in the photos. Inkstones are truly a traditional Japanese beauty. One can achieve mental concentration in front of an inkstone, which is the heart of the rich Japanese spirit. The hearts of the ancients mysteriously come to you. The secret art of continuing to make inkstones even now, through difficulties, is profound and rigorous. I am also listing many other items. I will offer a discount for combined purchases. Please take a look if you like. #Ryukei Inkstone #Tankei Inkstone #Akama Inkstone #Old Ink #Writing Utensils #Old Ink, Writing #Amehata Inkstone #Calligraphy Ink #Antiques #Crafts #Inkstone Tankei #Calligraphy Inkstone #Calligraphy #Inkstone #Isseki Tanaka #Ryukei #Ryukei Inkstone #Isseki #Culture #Antiques