【Butterfly Dream】 ~Was that a dream, or is this the dream?~ I became a butterfly in a dream and flew around freely and joyfully, but when I woke up, I was undeniably myself... The Butterfly Dream is a parable by Zhuangzi, a Chinese philosopher of the Song dynasty. The wood grain of the wood mold is visible on the surface, indicating that it is well-refined and high-quality ink. This is a large Suzuka sesame oil soot ink, designated as a traditional craft product of the country. Among oil soot inks, sesame oil soot is the finest, with the smallest particles. Because the carbon particles are fine and of high purity, the black color is strong and emits a beautiful luster. The ink color is jet black, like a wet crow's wing. The finer the particles, the darker the black becomes. It spreads well and the bleeding is very beautiful; it is pure black when used thickly, and a black with a pale purple hue when used thinly. Recently, many inks use chemically synthesized glue and resin, but here, traditional craftsmen are particular about the original glue and the tradition of Suzuka ink is preserved using traditional manufacturing methods. This "Butterfly Dream" is 45mm wide and 13mm thick, so it has a large grinding surface, and a quick ink release can be expected. Also, it has an elegant fragrance. Both thick and thin inks are heavy and suitable for kanji and harmony works, and can be used to create works with high-quality luster. Ink size: Approx. 90 x 45 x 13mm Outer packaging size: 115 x 65 x 26mm Ink weight: Approx. 85g List price: 12,000 yen (excluding tax) *New and unused, in a paulownia wood box. The photos are of the actual product. Shodo/Shuji supplies: Suzu, ink, hanshi paper, brushes, paperweights, calligraphy sets, other Calligraphy style: Hanging scroll