NO. 449 ⭕️ Small 6-sun size Akama inkstone, made by Shoryuzan, a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association. ⭕️ Over 1kg, beautiful stone patterns, a work favored by women. [1] Length: 173mm [2] Width: 108mm [3] Thickness: 25mm Weight: 1,053g [4] Inkstone maker: Kusunoki Seiken, Shoryuzan (Yuri Shimoi), a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association. [5] Engraved signature: Akama inkstone, Shoryuzan [6] Box: Beautiful separate lacquered wooden box (Aizu-nuri box with autumn leaf makie, one piece of purple cloth, [① Origin of the famous Akama inkstone], ② [Shoryuzan's career] photos included. (239mm✖️153mm✖️41mm) [7] Condition: No noticeable scratches. A work with beautiful stone patterns. [8] Shape: Natural surface inkstone ◉ The Akama inkstone, which can be said to be the only one of its kind in Japan, is characterized by its color, fine, hard, and dense stone quality, and beautiful stone surface. ◯ This work makes full use of the natural stone of Akama stone and is carefully finished with a smooth inkstone edge. The stone pattern is finely visible with a mottled pattern on a reddish-brown background, and within it, a pale green color appears in 5mm spots on the lower side of the hill. Even on the underside of the inkstone, pale green stone patterns are connected diagonally upwards from the name of the inkstone maker, making it unique. When you place your fingertip on the inside of the inkstone edge, it is sharp enough to cut, indicating high skill. Please, take it in your hands. Please consider it. ◉ Reference Shiun Stone Inkstone, Tetsusaburo Sato, Yukio, Tetsuji, Kokuji Inkstone, Amehata Inkstone, Mine Inkstone, Hoshiishi, Amatoba Inkstone, Seiken Amemiya, Yahei, Yataro, Oshika Inkstone, Toryusai, Moriyuki Endo, Hiroyuki, Ryukei Inkstone, Nabekura Ryukei Inkstone, Shuseki Fukazawa, Kokei Inkstone, Baiyo, Yodo, Horaiji Inkstone, Hozan, Takashima Torafuseki Inkstone, Takada Inkstone, Wakada Inkstone, Tosa Inkstone, Nakamura Inkstone, Nachiguro Inkstone, Komine, Gyokuseki, Akama Inkstone, Takuji, Shinobu, Shoryuzan, Yuiseki, Teisai, Gyokuchiken, Gyokumine, Yoichi, Morokaseki Inkstone, Yakushima Inkstone ◉ Crafts, Art Supplies ※ Please refrain from purchasing if you are nervous or seeking perfection. ※ Please check the images carefully. ※ Please be sure to read my profile. ※ ⭕️ Please see the works I have posted so far. (There are about 70 other works.)