N O.397 ⭕️ Rare Suzuka Stone Inkstone from Wakasa Town, Yazu District, Tottori Prefecture - Near Mint Condition ⭕️ Large Natural Inkstone, Crafted by Master Kiyoo Okubo [1] Length: 329mm [2] Width: 126mm [3] Thickness: 25mm Weight: 1.831g [4] Inkstone Maker: Kiyoo Okubo, Tottori Prefecture [5] Engraving Signature: None [6] Box: Paper Tomobako (321 x 275 x 54mm) [Includes a pamphlet about Suzuka Stone] Two photos included, red-purple cloth included. [7] Condition: Near Mint [8] Shape: Large Natural Inkstone ◉ About the Work This work is made from the famous Suzuka stone, a specialty of Wakasa Town, Yazu District, Tottori Prefecture, and has a color similar to Ryukei stone inkstones. The beautiful reddish-brown rust color is visible throughout the inkstone, making it unique. The long, interesting shape makes full use of the natural stone. The inkstone rim and sides have been carefully treated with a protective coating. ◯ It's also wonderful as an objet d'art, and can be called a large-scale craftwork with a strong presence. The hills and sea do not show any particular stone patterns, and are a smooth, solid black color. Within this, extremely fine white lines, like scratches from a cat's claw, are seen in two places: the middle right and the lower left of the hill. When you touch the inside of the inkstone rim with your fingertip, it's sharp enough to cut, demonstrating the high skill of the inkstone maker. On the underside of the inkstone, there are white chisel marks from leveling, but please understand that this is a characteristic of the master craftsman. Also, on the upper side of the inkstone rim, there is a single, whitish streak, perhaps formed during the stone's formation, like a terrace. This is a rare and beautiful large work, good for use and for appreciating the rust-colored patterns, so please consider it. ◉ Please refrain from purchasing if you are seeking perfection or are overly sensitive. ◉ Reference Shiun Stone, Ogatsu Inkstone, Toryusai, Moriyuki Endo, Amehata Inkstone, Mine Inkstone, Amehata Inkstone, Seiken Amemiya, Yahei, Ryukei Inkstone, Nabekura Ryukei Inkstone, Shuseki, Takada Inkstone, Takashima Torafuban Inkstone, Horaiji Inkstone, Hozan, Kokuji Inkstone, Tosa Inkstone, Nakamura Inkstone, Soryu Inkstone, Nachiguro Inkstone, Gyokuseki, Komine, Akama Inkstone, Takuji Horio, Shinobu, Yoichi, Gyokumine, Gyokuchiken, Yuiseki, Shoryuzan, Teisai, Kokei Inkstone, Yodo, Yakushima Inkstone, Wakada Inkstone ◉ Craftwork, Art Supplies ※ Please check the images carefully. ※ Please read my profile. ※ Please view the works I have listed so far. (I have about 70 other items.) Shodo/Shuji Supplies: Inkstone, Calligraphy Set Shodo/Shuji Supplies: Inkstone, Ink, Calligraphy Set