N O.227 ⭕️ Akama Inkstone, Full Moon Style, New, Beautiful Condition, Made by Shoryuzan [1] Length: 150mm [2] Width: 150mm [3] Thickness: 23mm Weight: 1,042g [4] Inkstone Maker: Kusunoki Seiken, Yurisho Shimoi (Shoryuzan), his son, Akihiko Shimoi, is also his successor. [5] Engraved Signature: Akama Inkstone, Shoryuzan [6] Box: Paulownia wood box (with "Akama Inkstone, Shoryuzan" stamped on the lid) (Includes one yellow cloth and purple string.) (Two bookmarks: [Origin of Famous Akama Inkstones] bookmark, [Yurisho Shimoi, Pen Name Shoryuzan] craftsman's career bookmark copy) (193mm✖️192mm✖️51mm) [7] Condition: New, Beautiful [8] Shape: Sasa-take (bamboo grass) carved Nomentsu Inkstone ◉ The Akama inkstone, with its unique reddish hue, is said to be the only one of its kind in Japan. It is characterized by its fine, hard, and dense stone quality, and beautiful stone surface. ◯ This work is round overall, with the sea carved inward, leaving an 8mm edge. Furthermore, a 105mm hill is raised inside. No stone patterns are visible, and it has a calm appearance. This type is rarely seen, and it is presumed to be a specially made item. Furthermore, on the top box of the paulownia wood box, the craftsman's unique, proud, soft, and flowing brushwork is remarkable. (A Minister of International Trade and Industry designated traditional craft product seal is affixed on the upper right.) For reference, a similar item of Amehata inkstone is quite expensive. It is a charming work of art that is good to use and also good to look at as a craft. Please consider it. ◉ We are waiting for your comments. ◉ Reference Amehata Inkstone, Mine Inkstone, Amehata Inkstone, Seiken Amemiya, Yahei, Oshuku Inkstone, Toryusai, Moriyuki Endo, Ryukei Inkstone, Nabekura Ryukei Inkstone, Shiun Inkstone, Kokei Inkstone, Yodo, Horaiji Inkstone, Hozan, Kokuji Inkstone, Kokei Inkstone, Yodo, Takashima Torafuseki Inkstone, Takada Inkstone, Wakada Inkstone, Tosa Inkstone, Nachiguro Inkstone, Akama Inkstone, Takuji, Shinobu, Shoryuzan, Yuiseki, Teisai, Gyokuchiken, Gyokuhou, Morokaseki Inkstone ※ Please check the images carefully. ※ Please refrain from purchasing if you are seeking perfection. ※ Please be sure to read my profile. ※⭕️ Please see the works I have posted so far. (There are about 70 other works.)