Japanese Inkpot Inkstone Suzuri Sumi Calligraphy Shodo Shuji Tool Turtle SZ54 flowers Vintage Japanese Lacquered Buddhist Altar

Vintage Japanese Lacquered Buddhist Altar Base

This teacup has a light blue color and an irregular black small dot pattern

Design: Light brown

Packed weight: 207 grams

Metal Sakazuki

Japanese Inkpot Inkstone Suzuri Sumi Calligraphy Shodo Shuji Tool Turtle SZ54 flowers Vintage Japanese Lacquered Buddhist AltarVintage 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