This is an authentic Kumano brush, **"Kyokuhin Sho Shinryu"**, crafted by skilled artisans in Kumano Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, and bearing the national traditional craft product certification seal (gold seal). The shaft is meticulously hand-carved with the inscription "Kyokuhin Sho Shinryu" along with a unique character that combines "Bun" (文) with "Gonben" (ごんべん), one character at a time. This brush exudes a distinguished air that sets it apart from mass-produced items, reflecting the dedication of the artisans of the time, evident in every detail. ■ Features of this item Reliable Quality Assurance: Comes with the "Traditional Craft Product" certification seal, a testament to its meeting strict standards. This is a genuine Kumano brush, with its technique and quality guaranteed by the nation. Combination of Sheep Hair and Weasel Hair: It appears to blend sheep hair, which holds ink well, with weasel hair, which has sharp resilience. It has more firmness than a pure sheep hair brush, and the tip returns well, allowing for beautiful and powerful expression of the stops, flicks, and strokes in Kaisho (block script) and Gyosho (semi-cursive script). Easy-to-Handle Size: With a brush length of 4.5cm and a brush diameter of 9mm, it is a "medium brush" size, perfect for those seeking stable brushwork, from preparing half-page calligraphy to creating artwork. ■ Size (Actual Measurements) Total Length: Approximately 28cm Brush Length: 4.5cm Brush Diameter: 9mm ■ Condition: New and unused. Comes with a cap. Although it has been stored for a long time, the hair is lustrous and in very good condition. This item was originally priced at 4,000 yen (including tax), but due to being the last one in stock, it is offered at a special price including shipping. 【Shipping and Other】 It will be packaged to prevent water damage and shipped via Mercari convenient shipping for peace of mind. If you are looking for a high-quality Kumano brush, please consider this opportunity. #Calligraphy #Brush #KumanoBrush #TraditionalCraftProduct #Shinryu #SheepHairBrush #WeaselHair #MixedHairBrush #CalligraphyTools #Shuji (Calligraphy Practice) #Vintage #MercariConvenientShipping #ForPreparation #LimitedEdition