“Bell-shaped tomb” inkstone. “Silver rain”
H 5.4 x W 18.0 x D 25.3 cm,Year.2016- according to today's currency rate
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- Inkstone carving
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Price Range
$6,000 or more
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close - Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 7
About the Artwork
I try to design the "spirit" we have in the Japanese culture that we have developed throughout our long history. The shape of this ink stone was inspired by the symmetry design of the bronze bell-shaped vessel doutaku made in the Yayoi period, where we can feel the intelligence and dignity of the Japanese people in the ancient times. The delicate silver lines of the stone material makes the delicate lines of the rim stand out even more.
Description
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CategoryInkstone carving
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MaterialsNamiita stone (Miyagi Prefecture)
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DimensionsH 5.4 x W 18.0 x D 25.3 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.
Selected exhibitions
- The 63rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2016)
- Selected
