Item No. WWWT003 Item Name: Joseon Ink Pot, Wood Carving, Sumi-tsubo, Antique, Korean Antique Art Size: Approximately 20cm wide x 7.5m high x 13cm deep Weight: Approximately 357g Antique Dealer License: Fukuoka Prefectural Public Safety Commission, No. 901141810025 Description: A sumi-tsubo is a carpenter's tool used to draw long, straight lines accurately on materials such as wood. By stretching a thread soaked in ink and snapping it against the material, a clean straight line can be drawn even on uneven surfaces. A needle called "karuko" is attached to the tip of the thread, and the other end of the thread is wound around a "itoguruma" (thread wheel). A Joseon ink pot is one that was made during the Joseon Dynasty (Yi Dynasty) of Korea. Joseon ink pots are characterized by their simple, rustic, and generous flavor, carved from a single piece of wood, and show a continental style. Notes: Antique art is best suited for collection and viewing rather than actual use. Recommended for collectors, decoration of stores and rooms, and collection of cultural assets. Please judge the details of the condition, including missing small items, peeling, minor dents, scratches, and stains, from the images above before bidding. The age notations in the product title and description are based solely on the information from the original owner and the information on the accessories, and are based on our opinion! There are age-related scratches and stains! Please take a good look at the images and make your decision before ordering regarding the value and age judgment! We have indicated any visible scratches in the images as much as possible, but the items we handle are mostly antiques. As they are items of age, there are imperfections such as scratches, discoloration, dents, and minor scratches due to use that cannot be fully described. We are waiting for bids from those who can appreciate these imperfections, including the sense of age. If you have any questions, please ask, and make your own judgment before purchasing! The color of the actual item may differ from the image due to the environment of your computer monitor! Antique art is basically non-returnable! We may delete orders from those with negative feedback or new customers, so please contact us via "Questions to the seller" in advance when placing an order! Please consider carefully before ordering!