“Empty space” inkstone. “World of ink”
H 53.0 x W 16.6 x D 24.3 cm,Year.2020The prices of the artworks on Gallery Japan are determined by the artists themselves and are published directly on the website.
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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
When a person enjoys and admires an ink stone, that person imagines what is on his mind in that scene. I call the part where the ink stone is rubbed the "hill" or "land" and the part where the water and liquid ink is placed, "pond" or "sea" and create a scene. The simple shape of this piece was made with the image of a peaceful cove where waves are lapping onto the shore.
Description
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CategoryInkstone carving
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MaterialsHomei Stone (Aichi Prefecture, Horaiji Mountain)
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DimensionsH 53.0 x W 16.6 x D 24.3 cm
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Year of creation2020
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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 67th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2020)
- Selected
The prices of the artworks on Gallery Japan are determined by the artists themselves and are published directly on the website.