四 ( shi : four )
獄 ( goku : world )
This is a type of bluish sumi ink stick. A wonderful ink made from the smoke of the finest pine bark with ultra-fine particles.
The four designs carved into this inkstick represent the four worlds of Buddhism. It is made from the ink stick moulds of the old Edo period in Japan ( 1600-1800 CE - mid-1800 CE )
There are three reasons for this.
The first reason is, of course, the beauty of the ink.
The second reason is preservation. Gold is not subject to chemical change, so it is suitable for preserving the quality of the ink for long periods of time.
The third reason is practicality when creating works of art. For many years, many Japanese calligraphers have said that using liquid ink made with gold leaf-coated ink sticks makes it easier to draw soft lines. It is said that the gold particles help to make the brush strokes smoother. For this reason, inksticks with gold leaf are said to be good for writing Kuzushiji ( Japanese cursive letters ) .
Width:37 mm Length:68mm Thickness:15mm Weight:40gram
All sales are final.
Please do not use this ink stick for anything other than its intended purpose. Please see the disclaimer
四 ( shi : four )
獄 ( goku : world )
This is a type of bluish sumi ink stick. A wonderful ink made from the smoke of the finest pine bark with ultra-fine particles.
The four designs carved into this inkstick represent the four worlds of Buddhism. It is made from the ink stick moulds of the old Edo period in Japan ( 1600-1800 CE - mid-1800 CE )
There are three reasons for this.
The first reason is, of course, the beauty of the ink.
The second reason is preservation. Gold is not subject to chemical change, so it is suitable for preserving the quality of the ink for long periods of time.
The third reason is practicality when creating works of art. For many years, many Japanese calligraphers have said that using liquid ink made with gold leaf-coated ink sticks makes it easier to draw soft lines. It is said that the gold particles help to make the brush strokes smoother. For this reason, inksticks with gold leaf are said to be good for writing Kuzushiji ( Japanese cursive letters ) .
Width:37 mm Length:68mm Thickness:15mm Weight:40gram
All sales are final.
Please do not use this ink stick for anything other than its intended purpose. Please see the disclaimer
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