Suzuri Stone

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Intended to be used with ink sticks for sumi-e, brush painting, or calligraphy. 5-1/2" x 2-7/8" Traditionally ink was produced by grinding an ink stick in water against a piece of slate. The suzuri stone is often used in illustrations for Japanese Sumi-e instructions. Its grinding area is flat with a sloping indentation which forms a small well at one end. Show more