Akama Suzuri (Inkstone) - Specialty of Yamaguchi Prefecture - Made by Ano Seikensho - Ryusen's Work 【Features】 The Akama inkstone, with its unique reddish hue, is arguably the only one of its kind in Japan. It is characterized by its color, fine, hard, and dense stone quality, and beautiful stone surface. Akama inkstones have been produced in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, for over 200 years, making it a famous inkstone production area. The polished surface has a slightly rough texture that is invisible to the naked eye, allowing ink to be ground effectively. The finer this texture, the better the ink color and the less damage to the brush. This inkstone is blessed with this quality and has been cherished since ancient times. 【Size】 Approximately 14cm x approximately 8.5cm x approximately 2cm (height) This item came from my parents' house. The inkstone is in very good condition, but the box has some damage. We look forward to your purchase! Thank you for viewing.