Established in 1577, a long-standing Nara ink maker Kobaiedo's "Kaiyo" - Highest Grade Oil Smoke Ink This is an old ink that has been stored at home. There are signs of use, so please check the images. There are no cracks or breaks in the ink. The paulownia wood box (?) shows signs of aging, such as stains, so please consider this before purchasing. It will be wrapped in cushioning material to prevent breakage and shipped via anonymous, insured Yu-Packet Post. If you are concerned about dropping it in the post, we can send it via Yu-Pack for an additional 500 yen. Please let us know.