The text says "Established in the second year of Tenmei," which indicates it's a product of the long-established Kobaien, founded in 1782. It also says "Made in Japan." These are items belonging to my older brother, who has been practicing calligraphy for over fifty years. Most of them were purchased and stored decades ago. I'm listing them for him. I'm also selling inkstones, old ink sticks, seal carving stones, etc.! It seems that inkstones, paper, and ink sticks improve with age, but I don't understand it at all? There are too many items, and it takes time to research them. I will be listing them little by little, so I would be happy if you could take a look again when you have time. Thank you for viewing.