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 1993 edition.
At Kobaien, the sixth-generation successor Gentai Matsui once made 4 circular inksticks about 30 cm (about 1 foot) in diameter as a commemorative work to demonstrate the most advanced inkstick-making techniques of the time to Japanese society in 1772. This special inkstick set from Kobaien in 1993 is a copy of the design of that giant inksticks.
This inkstick set is perfect as a gift for someone with big ambitions and who always works hard.
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
Tai-Kyoku-Gen-Shin
（太極玄真）
The meaning of the name of the inkstick:
"The two energies of yin and yang that make up the universe"
Width: 84 mm Length: 84 mm Thickness: 15 mm Weight: 104 grams
Dai-Gen-Kou-Hou
（大玄鴻寶）
The meaning of the name of the inkstick:
"A great and profound treasure"
Width: 84 mm Length: 84 mm Thickness: 15 mm Weight: 101 grams
Kotobuki
（壽）
The meaning of the name of the inkstick:
"Happiness"
Width: 12 mm Length: 58 mm Thickness: 9 mm Weight: 8 grams
Kin-Ten-Ju-Ga
（鈞天壽寶）
The meaning of the name of the inkstick:
"The eternal treasure of life in the heavens at the center of the universe"
Width: 82 mm Length: 82 mm Thickness: 17 mm Weight: 114 grams
Hou-Ko-Gu-Jin
（方壺具人）
The meaning of the name of the inkstick:
"The Treasure of the Immortals"
Width: 85 mm Length: 90 mm Thickness: 17 mm Weight: 143 grams
Box Size: Width: 250 mm Length: 230 mm Thickness: 40 mm Weight: 900 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.
