A wonderful ink made from the smoke of the finest canola oil with ultra-fine particles.
The shape of this sumi inkstick imitates the shape of gold currency in old Japan (Edo period, 1600-1800 CE - mid-1800 CE). It is made from the inkstick moulds of the time.
Pure gold leaf is applied to enhance the preservation of the ink. It also makes the ink apply more smoothly.
Width:42mm Length:83mm Thickness:8mm Weight:45gram
金 ( kin : gold )
万 ( man : ten thousand )
両 ( ryo: currency unit )
Ms. Junko Azukawa, a contemporary calligrapher and ink painter in Australia, explains how to use stickinks.
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