Chinese Inkstone Suzuri Vtg Sumi Grinder Calligraphy Shodo Tool Dragon SZ53 Ceramic Some of the Kanji letters

Some of the Kanji letters meaning: poor

The red and silver background is decorated with a picture of two cranes

34 cm long x 13 cm wide x 13 cm tall

Japanese iron teapot chagama chain for tea ceremony

Chinese Inkstone Suzuri Vtg Sumi Grinder Calligraphy Shodo Tool Dragon SZ53 Ceramic Some of the Kanji lettersVintage Chinese Inkstone Suzuri This is a lidded Chinese inkstone, suzuri, used for grinding sumi and holding ink. It is a necessary tool in calligraphy (shodo) and traditional penmanship (shuji). It is made of a grayish black stone. The lid displays a Chinese border pattern as well as a detailed dragon image. Black Stone C1970 Item weight: 1086 grams Packed weight: 1486 grams Approx. 15. 5 cm long x 9. 5 cm wide x 3. 5 cm tall Good condition. Dried