Writing materials: Ink - Old Ink - Kuretake Shosoin/Phoenix - Approximately 30g Manufactured by Seishodo Unused Over 20 years old. It has been stored on a home shelf, unused. The box has some dirt and scratches (see photos). The back of the ink itself says "Shosoin Phoenix". Size: 92mm x 24mm x 12mm It has been stored at home. I have heard that solid ink is better to use after it has been aged for many years rather than immediately after manufacture, as it makes the brushwork lighter and allows for richer expression due to changes in bleeding and ink color. New, unused ink - Kuretake - Kuretake Seishodo - Shosoin Phoenix Japanese ink, old ink, calligraphy, shodo Kuretake Seishodo Co., Ltd. Product name: Shosoin Phoenix, for calligraphy Will be wrapped in bubble wrap and shipped. Instant purchase without comments is welcome!