I am Minista, a creator of inspiring suzuri (inkstones). I create inkstones that make writing and painting more enjoyable, and make the time spent grinding ink a pleasure. This is a Minkista-style tuned (re-shaped ink well and ink surface to improve performance) Tang Dynasty inkstone. A pine tree is carved on the inkstone. It is an inkstone with a diverse gradation of stone colors. When wet, a strong blue color appears on the right side and the center of the ink surface, a rare shade of blue. The ink adheres exceptionally well, and the ink grinds smoothly, producing ink. The ink color is good from dark to light ink, with gradations, and the ink spreads well, allowing for long, flowing lines. Suitable for kana (Japanese syllabary, ~half-cut paper), kanji (~half-paper), ink wash painting, and sutra copying. Size: 14.9 x 9.3 x 1.7 cm (6 inches) Weight: 446g * The wood is in good condition. * If purchased with ink, we offer a 300 yen discount per ink stick. * All shipping uses Mercari shipping. #Minista Inkstone (Inspiring Inkstone) ↑ Click here for a list of inkstones. Check "Only show items for sale" for easier viewing. Inkstone tuning: Maintenance to improve the performance of ink adhesion, ink color, ink spread, ink release, and ink grinding, so that good calligraphy and painting can be created. It is often said that it feels like one's calligraphy and painting skills have improved. Calligraphy Calligraphy tools Suzuri (inkstone) Kana (Japanese syllabary) Kanji (Chinese characters) Japanese painting Ink wash painting Sumi-e (ink painting) Picture letters Tang Dynasty inkstone Shezhou inkstone Chinese inkstone Brush Ink Inkstone Paper