Item No. WWFT063 Item Name: Large Bamboo-Shaped Ryukei Stone Inkstone, Made by Isseki Tanaka Size: Approximately 21.2cm wide x 9cm thick x 43cm deep Weight: Approximately 14.8kg Antique Dealer License: Fukuoka Prefectural Public Safety Commission, No. 901141810025 Description: The name "Ryukei" of the Ryukei inkstone comes from the character "Ryu (dragon)" of the Tenryu River and the character "kei" of the Yokokawa Valley, the production area. It is also likely a reference to "Kei" of the famous Chinese inkstone "Dengkei". It was named in 1935 (some sources say 1933). It was named by Seiichi Omura, the Governor of Nagano Prefecture at the time. The material is Ryukei stone produced from the mountains of Tatsuno Town. The size and shape vary. It has a dense and moderately hard stone quality and has been used for inkstones, flower vases, paperweights, etc. It is also listed as a prefecturally designated traditional craft as "Ryukei Inkstone of Tatsuno Town, the main production area." Notes: Antique items are best suited for collection and appreciation rather than actual use. Recommended for collectors, decoration of stores and rooms, and collection of cultural assets. Please judge the details of the condition, including missing small items, peeling, minor dents, scratches, and stains, based on the images above before bidding. The era notations in the product title and description are based on the information from the original owner and the information of the accessories, and are based on our opinion! There are age-related scratches and stains! Please take a good look at the images and understand the value and age before placing your order! We have indicated any visible scratches as much as possible in the images, but most of the items we handle are antiques. As they are items of age, there are imperfections such as scratches, discoloration, dents, and minor scratches due to use that cannot be fully described. We are waiting for bids from those who can appreciate the age and imperfections. If you have any questions, please ask, and make your own judgment before purchasing! The color of the actual item may differ from the image due to the environment of your computer monitor! Antique items are basically non-returnable! We may delete orders from those with negative feedback or new customers, so please contact us via "Questions to the seller" in advance when placing an order! We recommend that those who are concerned about such defects or are nervous refrain from bidding! Please consider carefully before placing your order!