Japanese Inkpot Inkstone Suzuri Sumi Calligraphy Shodo Shuji Tool Turtle SZ54 flowers Metal Sakazuki

Metal Sakazuki

Design: Light brown

Packed weight: 207 grams

Meato: The mark in the center of the back of the plate was supported shape in the kiln during firing

Japanese Inkpot Inkstone Suzuri Sumi Calligraphy Shodo Shuji Tool Turtle SZ54 flowers Metal SakazukiVintage Japanese Lidded Turtle Inkpot This is a lidded Japanese inkpot inkstone, suzuri, used for holding ink. It is a necessary tool in calligraphy (shodo) and traditional penmanship (shuji). It is small and made of a black stone. It is in the shape of a minogane turtle with a little baby on its back (on the lid). The neck of the larger turtle can be used as a brush rest. Mythical minogane turtles represent longevity and good fortune. Black Stone