Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara - Special Ink "Shinen-boku" - The name is "Mikasa." Extremely rare item with the Kasuga Shrine stamp. This is the "Shinen-boku," specially made by Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara as an offering to the enshrined deities. The lid of the wooden box is inscribed with "Shinen-boku Kasuga-sha." The jet-black ink is named "Mikasa," and the beautiful engraved pattern on the ink features gold lettering. On the back of the ink, the Kasuga Shrine is stamped in a traditional font. "Mikasa" is believed to be named after the beautiful Mount Mikasa, which is behind Kasuga Taisha Shrine and encompasses the Kasuga Primeval Forest. As "Shinen-boku," it was created using the highest quality materials and the techniques of the most skilled artisans in Nara ink making, resulting in a divine ink. It is believed to have been presented to a very limited number of people as a gift from the gods. It has been carefully stored in its new condition. This is an extremely valuable divine item. Approximate dimensions: Box: Length 11cm, Width 4cm, Height 2cm Ink: Length 9.5cm, Width 2.5cm, Height 1.2cm, 34g