NO. 270 ⭕️ Rare medium-sized Kokei Stone Suzuri (inkstone) from Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture, a specialty of Hyuga, a work with beautiful engraved signature, a large inkstone of about six sun (unit of measurement) size. [1] Length: 180mm [2] Width: 118mm [3] Thickness: 22mm Weight: 965g [4] Maker: Nobuo Soma, the second generation Yodo Soma [5] Engraved Signature: 35th Anniversary of the Founding of Asahi Yo Co., Ltd. President: Muneyoshi Sato, March 21, Showa 56 (1981), Kokei Stone ◉ Asahi Yo Co., Ltd. was founded in 1946 as a paper trading company. President Muneyoshi Sato, who built the company from the ground up, increased annual sales to 130 billion yen and opened a large resort [Seagaia] in his hometown of Miyazaki Prefecture in 1993. [6] Box: Paulownia wood tomobako (matching box) (signed by the second generation Yodo on the inside of the lid) (203 x 143 x 53mm, with one copy of the Kokei stone inkstone bookmark. There is one piece of purple cloth. As shown in the image, the wooden box has ink stains.) [7] Condition: No noticeable scratches or stains. Small scratches are visible. [8] Shape: Natural stone inkstone with plum-like branches carved on the edge. ◉ This work is relatively large for a Kokei stone and makes effective use of natural stone, creating a clean and dignified appearance. The inside of the edge is smoothly and beautifully finished symmetrically. The sea and hills do not show clear stone patterns, but are gentle and uniform, and the surface has a smooth feel. In the reddish-brown color, there are spots of light brown like stars, making it a unique work. However, there is a mottled stone pattern like a nebula on the underside of the hill. Please enjoy calligraphy to your heart's content. ◉ The engraved characters are very beautiful, and you can appreciate the excellence of the craftsman's skill, and also feel the goodness of the rare Kokei stone inkstone for yourself. Please consider it. ◉ Umeyo (Jitsugoro, 1875-1944) ◉ Sakikawa Yodo (Susumu, 1899-1964) ◉ Soma Yodo (Nobuo, 1934-2003) ◉ Soma Yodo (second son, Shuji, 1973-) ◉ Art Supplies ※ Reference Shiun Suzuri, Ogatsu Suzuri, Toryusai, Moriyuki Endo, Ahatake Suzuri, Mine Suzuri, Amatani Suzuri, Seiken Amemiya, Yahei, Ryukei Suzuri, Ryukei Nabekura, Takada Suzuri, Morokashi Stone Suzuri, Horaiji Suzuri, Hozan, Takashima Suzuri, Kokuji Suzuri, Tosa Suzuri, Nachiguro Suzuri, Akama Suzuri, Takuji, Shinobu, Yoichi, Yuishi, Gyokuchiken, Gyokumine, Teisai, Shoryuzan, Yakushima Suzuri ※ Please refrain from purchasing if you are overly sensitive. ※ Please check the images carefully. ※ Please read my profile. ※ ⭕️ Please take a look at the works I have posted so far. (There are about 70 other items.)