Bokufu 2001 - Kobaien's special sumi inkstick year selection ( 古梅園墨譜2001・平成13 )-

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    Bokufu 2001 - Kobaien's special sumi inkstick year selection ( 古梅園墨譜2001・平成13 )-

    Bokufu 2001 - Kobaien's special sumi inkstick year selection ( 古梅園墨譜2001・平成13 )-

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    ¥85,000JPY

    Product information

    From 1993 to 2012, Kobaien released a special edition inkstick set called “Bokufu (記念目録, memorial catalog of inksticks)” to commemorate the long tradition of making inksticks that has continued for over 400 years.

    With special permission, ICHI Inc. is now able to sell these Bokufu inkstick sets, which are not currently available in stores. These are more for gifting or as an investment than for practical use.

    This is the year 2001 edition.

    This special inkstick set comes with a certificate of authenticity for Kobaien products issued by Ichi inc. The following is a sample of the certificate.

    The actual document will include the date, number and company seal.

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    Contents Description

    The Lika-En inkstick was made in 1976. The Kei-Boku inkstick was made in 1989.

    Lika-En 
    (李家煙)

    The meaning of the name of the inkstick:
    "Inkstick of Li family"
    The Li family were inkstick artisans from Tang Dynasty who are said to have taught the founder of Nara inkstick making, Kobo Daishi, how to make inksticks.
    Width: 21.4 mm Length: 79.4 mm Thickness: 12.7 mm Weight: 22 grams

    Kei-Boku
    (九英)

    The meaning of the name of the inkstick:
    "Kei Gong  Inkstick"
    Kei is a percussion instrument used in Buddhist ceremonies at temples in Japan.
    Width: 117 mm Length: 117 mm Thickness: 14.1 mm Weight: 125 grams

    Box Size: Width: 270 mm Length: 180 mm Thickness: 50 mm Weight: 745 grams

     

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    The designs of the ink sticks introduced below are taken from old documents related to the production of ink that have been passed down through the generations at Kobaien. Some of the designs are more recent.

    **For a detailed description of the included ink, please contact us.

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