The history of Japanese ink and brush writing traces back to the 6th century, influenced by neighboring China and Korea. Essential to this practice are two key components: “Sumi” (墨), or ink sticks, and “Suzuri” (硯), the ink-stone. Sumi is crafted from soot or charcoal, mixed with glue and water, then shaped into sticks and left to dry. While Suzuri is a stone used for grinding ink, typically featuring a flat, rectangular surface with a depression in the centre for mixing ink with water.
Dimensions: Hight 28cm, Width 28cm, Depth 22cm
Period: Meiji (1868-1912) / Taisho (1912-1926)
Material: Paulownia