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Handan Biwamai inkstick ( Dancer 反弾琵琶舞 )
** SIZE W:Width, L:Length, T:Thickness, Wgt:Weight A wonderful ink stick made from the smoke of the finest canola oil with ultra-fine particles. This ink painting depicts a dancer dancing with a musical instrument called "Handan Biwa." This painting is a reproduction of a portion...- From $49.00
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Shakyouboku inkstick ( Brownish black, For copying sutras, 写経墨 )
"Shakyou" means copying Buddhist sutras. This ink was developed specifically for copying sutras. This is a top-quality oil-smoke ink made with rapeseed oil. The darker the ink, the more shiny and pure black it becomes. Light black ink is brownish black. 写( sha :...- From $76.00
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Baikaboku inkstick ( Brownish black, 梅花墨 )
最高級菜種油煙。濃墨時為純黑色,稀釋為淡墨時呈現帶茶色的墨色。適合書寫作品、寫經用。 Ume ( Japanese plum ) is a flower that heralds spring in Japan. This inkstick was made with that image in mind. This is a top-quality oil-smoke ink made with rapeseed oil. The darker the ink, the more shiny and pure black it...- From $113.00
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Kousei Inkstick ( Brownish black, 高清 )
Kousei ( 高清 ) means "noble" or "best" in Japanese. This is a top-quality oil-smoke ink made with rapeseed oil. The darker the ink, the more shiny and pure black it becomes. Light black ink is brownish black. 高 ( kou : high ) 清...- From $151.00
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Ougimen inkstick ( Brownish black 扇面 )
** SIZE W:Width, L:Length, T:Thickness, Wgt:Weight This ink stick is made from the rapseed oil smoke. When darker in color, it is pure black; when lighter in color, it is brownish black. It is suitable for both drawing and calligraphy. 扇( Ougi : Fan) 面(...- $151.00
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Kyukyokuno Sumi inkstick ( The ultimate inkstick, 究極の墨 )
This ink is made by combining rare, ultra-fine rapeseed oil smoke from carefully crafted rush lanterns and the highest quality glue extracted from rare cowhide. It is an ancient form of inkstick that is wrapped and finished with the fibers of a thread gourd....- From $452.00
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Marutora Inkstick ( Brownish black, 丸虎 )
The original mold of this sumi ink stick was made as a gift to celebrate the Kansei Reforms (1787-1793 CE) by the Edo Shogunate. The Edo Shogunate's official scholar (Nakai Chikuzan) had a relationship with Koubaien at the time, and decided to make such...- $528.00
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Gochi inkstick ( Brownish black, 五魑 )
Gochi ( 五魑 ) refers to the five divine beasts. Fang Yu Lu (方于魯), one of China's most famous ink craftsmen, created this design in his ink book "Fang's Ink Book(方氏墨譜)". Kobaien tried to recreate it on this sumi ink stick. This is a...- $603.00
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Kakou Inkstick ( Brownish black, 霞光 )
Kakou ( 霞光 ) is when the sky catches the light of the sun and appears red. Morning glow, evening glow, etc. This is a top-quality oil-smoke ink made with rapeseed oil. The darker the ink, the more shiny and pure black it becomes....- $678.00
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Hakkakurousyou inkstick ( Brownish black, 八角老松 )
Hakkakurousyou ( 八角老松 ), this octagonal sumi ink stick designed with an old pine tree as a symbol of good luck. In Japan and China, the old pine tree has traditionally been a symbol of good luck and longevity. This is a top-quality oil-smoke...- $678.00
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Inchuhasen sumi ink stick ( 飲中八仙 )
The name of this sumi ink stick, Inchuhasen ( 飲中八仙 ), comes from eight Chinese drinking hermits from the late 8th century. This sumi ink stick is a top-quality oil-smoke ink made with rapeseed oil. The darker the ink, the more shiny and pure black it...- $753.00
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Chikurin-Shichiken Inkstick ( Brownish black, 竹林七賢 )
This sumi ink stick, Chikurin-Shichiken ( 竹林七賢 ), is named after seven hermits who are said to have gathered in a bamboo grove in Henan Province, China in the late 3rd century A.D. to play. This is a top-quality oil-smoke ink made with rapeseed...- $904.00
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