Japanese Inkstone Suzuri Vtg Sumi Grinder Calligraphy Shodo Shuji Tool SZ69 Doll One of the cutting edges

One of the cutting edges is chipped

Pocket size

Bent corners (top of paper when opened)

Lacquer on outside edges of ribs are sticky

Japanese Buddhist Nichiren Sect Tasuki

Japanese Inkstone Suzuri Vtg Sumi Grinder Calligraphy Shodo Shuji Tool SZ69 Doll One of the cutting edgesVtg Japanese Inkstone Suzuri Sumi Grinding for Calligraphy Shodo Shuji This is a vintage Japanese 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 black stone. Black Stone C1970 Item weight: 347 grams Packed weight: 547 grams Approx. 13. 5 cm long x 7. 8 cm wide x 1. 8 cm tall Good condition considering its age. Used. Black ink on the pad. Chip