Chinese Inkstone Suzuri Vtg Sumi Grinder Calligraphy Shodo Tool Dragon SZ53 Ceramic Japanese iron teapot chagama chain

Japanese iron teapot chagama chain for tea ceremony

Packed weight: 718 grams

A "boueishoku youki" (defense food container) refers to a ceramic "patent vacuum container" created as a substitute for canned food during World War II due to metal recycling orders

Some of the Kanji letters meaning: poor

34 cm long x 13 cm wide x 13 cm tall

Chinese Inkstone Suzuri Vtg Sumi Grinder Calligraphy Shodo Tool Dragon SZ53 Ceramic Japanese iron teapot chagama chainVintage Chinese Inkstone Suzuri This is a lidded Chinese 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 grayish black stone. The lid displays a Chinese border pattern as well as a detailed dragon image. Black Stone C1970 Item weight: 1086 grams Packed weight: 1486 grams Approx. 15. 5 cm long x 9. 5 cm wide x 3. 5 cm tall Good condition. Dried