Bokufu 2011 - Kobaien's special sumi inkstick year selection ( 古梅園墨譜2011・平成23 )-

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 2011 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

Hyakuninzu
（百忍図）

The meaning of the name of the inkstick:
"A book and texts established during the Ming Dynasty in China"
Width: 37.4 mm Length: 111.3 mm Thickness: 13.4 mm Weight: 69 grams

Sansui Jinbutsu Choju Haien Kyou
（山水人物鳥獣背圓鏡）

The meaning of the name of the inkstick:
" A circle  mirror with a " Sansui Moyou (  landscape pattern )" mirror design on the back. housed  Shosoin Repository in Kyoto., Japan "
Width: 78.8 mm Length: 78..8 mm Thickness: 12.8 mm Weight: 74 grams

Kanbokurin
（翰墨林）

The meaning of the name of the inkstick:
"A group of people who excel in literature and learning"
Width: 29.6 mm Length: 114 mm Thickness: 10.8 mm Weight: 52 grams

Box Size: Width: 310 mm Length: 195 mm Thickness: 40 mm Weight: 681 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.