Thank you for viewing. I am selling this item because I have quit my calligraphy class. This is an old ink stick "Ohanazumi" from "Katsueido Shohachi-sei," a long-established ink maker in Nara. [High-Grade Oil Smoke Ink] Old Ink Stick Ohanazumi Made by Katsueido Shohachi, boxed, original price ￥12,000 With wrapping paper, a complete, unused item. The front of the ink stick has "Ohanazumi" in vibrant blue letters, and the back has "Katsueido Shohachi-sei" in gold letters, with a very beautiful finish. This is a valuable item for viewing or collection. ・Although it is unused, it has been stored at home, so please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a perfect item. ・Please check the images carefully before purchasing. Ink, old ink, calligraphy, shuji (calligraphy) Calligrapher, ink, inkstone, brush, hanshi (paper), shikishi (cardboard) Traditional crafts, antique, crafts Calligraphy supplies, calligraphy