Gyōgan inkstone. “Morning glow” inkstone.
H 3.8 x W 24.0 x D 28.5 cm,Year.2016- Inkstone carving
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Price Range
Under $6,000
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close - Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 5
Description
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CategoryInkstone carving
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DimensionsH 3.8 x W 24.0 x D 28.5 cm
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Year of creation2016
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RarityUnique
Techniques Used
Inkstone carving
Inkstones are used in brush calligraphy to grind the ink for writing characters. Inkstones are highly valued writing tools, and the process of ink grinding is regarded as a calming practice preceding calligraphic activities. First, the rough shape of the inkstone is cut out of the base rock. Next, a long-handled chisel is used to cut a flat surface where the ink will be ground and a well where the ink will gather. The final form is coated with a finish of wax or lacquer. Popular varieties of stone include Amehata slate (amehataishi) from Yamanashi prefecture, akamaishi schalstein from Yamaguchi prefecture, and hōmeiseki shale and slate from Aichi prefecture.
Awards received
- The 63rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2016)
- Japan Kōgei Association Incentive Award
