Japanese Inkpot Inkstone Suzuri Sumi Calligraphy Shodo Shuji Tool Turtle SZ54 Sake Decorative plate

Decorative plate

Packed weight: 1283 grams

Please note that Surface mail is unavailable for this item to the USA and Australia

13 cm wide x 15 cm tall

Including a wooden stone stand  (unremovable)

Japanese Inkpot Inkstone Suzuri Sumi Calligraphy Shodo Shuji Tool Turtle SZ54 Sake Decorative plateVintage 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