Japanese Inkstone Suzuri Vtg Sumi Grinder Calligraphy Shodo Shuji Tool SZ64 raku ware Characters: 贈 present

Characters: 贈 present

Some fraying of embroidery and along borders

or chabako

Characters on the lid: 舞花 maika dancing flowers

This is an antique Japanese textured cast-iron kettle with lid (chagama) and Furo (ro) portable brazier set for Japanese tea ceremony

Japanese Inkstone Suzuri Vtg Sumi Grinder Calligraphy Shodo Shuji Tool SZ64 raku ware Characters: 贈 presentVtg Japanese Inkstone Suzuri Sumi Grinding for Calligraphy Shodo Shuji This is a vintage Japanese inkstone, suzuri, used for grinding sumi and holding ink. It is a necessary tool in calligraphy (shodo) and traditional penmanship (shuji). It is made of a reddish brown stone and known as Akama suzuri. The top and the bottom surfaces are smooth, and the side has a natural stone texture. Brown Stone C1930 Item weight: 536 grams Packed weight: 836 grams