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Kyushu Bishimon Ken inkstone ( 歙州眉子紋硯 )

Name: Kyushu Bishimon Ken inkstone ( 歙州眉子紋硯 )
Brand: Japanese inkstick shop by Ichi Inc. The authorized dealer of Kobaien, Japan.
SKU: sonot-020
Price: 193.00 USD
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** SIZE W:Width, L:Length, T:Thickness, Wgt:Weight

Kyushu Bishimon Ken inkstone ( 歙州眉子紋硯 )

$193

Product information

Inkstone:
150 millimetre in length
85 millimetre in width,
10 millimetre in thickness.
8.5 mm in liquid pool
215 grams weight

Box:
175 millimetre in length
110 millimetre in width,
20 millimetre in thickness.
115 grams weight

歙州 ( Kyushu, Names of old Chinese provinces)
眉子紋 ( Bishimon, A pattern resembling human eyebrows )
硯（Ken, Inkstone )

Kyushu ( Kyuju ) was the name of a province that existed in ancient China, and alongside Tankei, it was a source of high-quality slate used as raw material for inkstones.

We, iCHI Inc. has obtained limited sales permission for this inkstone, acquired by Kobaien decades ago, for only 10 pieces.

The defining characteristic of this inkstone is its greater hardness compared to the Tankei inkstone, with a surface that is dense and rough like shark skin. It is also suitable for hard inksticks such as Shōen ( Pine soot ) inkstick.

Bishimon is the name of this inkstone's pattern. Its defining feature is the appearance of numerous patterns resembling human eyebrows (Bhishimon) on the stone's surface. Its beautiful stone patterns also give it high ornamental value.

It also makes an excellent gift. A beautiful dedicated wooden box is also included.

This inkstone can also be used for portable purposes. Inkstones of this size made from Kyushu Bishimon stone are not manufactured even in China anymore.

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