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 2007 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
Sekishou
(石菖)
The meaning of the name of the inkstick:
"Japanese rush"
Width: 37 mm Length: 90.7 mm Thickness: 13.7 mm Weight: 48 grams
Bussoku-Sekihi
(仏足石碑)
The meaning of the name of the inkstick:
"The stone carving of the life of Buddha"
Width: 35.4 mm Length: 139.4. mm Thickness: 12.5 mm Weight: 73 grams
Shideijou
(紫泥錠)
The meaning of the name of the inkstick:
"Purple seal paste used by the Chinese emperor to seal official documents"
Width: 25.4 mm Length: 102.2 mm Thickness: 10.3 mm Weight: 33 grams
Box Size: Width: 300 mm Length: 200 mm Thickness: 40 mm Weight: 467 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.
Ms. Junko Azukawa, a contemporary calligrapher and ink painter in Australia, explains how to use stickinks.
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