Up for sale is a premium, complete traditional Asian Calligraphy Scholar Set. This lot features high-quality vintage elements highly prized by oriental art collectors and Shodo practitioners, setting it completely apart from cheap modern replicas.
What is included in the lot:
- Authentic Carved Stone Inkstone (Suzuri): Features a highly detailed, deep relief carving of the traditional myth "The Carp Jumping over the Dragon Gate"(representing success, perseverance, and academic triumph).
- Crucial Detail: This inkstone is crafted from high-density authentic natural stone. It is solid, ice-cold to the touch, and heavy. Total weight is exactly 491.1 grams , size is 5.25” x 3.0” guaranteeing absolute stability during ink grinding.
- Takara Sumi Ink Stick (たから墨): A premium vintage solid black ink stick manufactured by the renowned Japanese house Shihōdō (四宝堂). It comes inside its original illustrated protective box, looks new.
- Bamboo Calligraphy Brush: A classic natural hair brush with a light bamboo shaft and a clear plastic protective cap.
- Mizuteki Water Dropper: A heavy, dark-toned round water container with a traditional handle and spout, used for adding precise water droplets to the stone.
Shipping & Handling:
The item will be securely packed with heavy-bubble wrap and shipped in a sturdy box to ensure its perfect protection during transit.
Ships USPS from our USA warehouse so no more fees to US buyers .