Japanese Inkpot Inkstone Suzuri Sumi Calligraphy Shodo Shuji Tool Turtle SZ54 Sake This bell is an Okame's

This bell is an Okame's face or Heian period woman's face

Decorative plate

The lid fits flush with the rest of the box

Please note that Surface mail is unavailable for this item to the USA and Australia

Japanese Inkpot Inkstone Suzuri Sumi Calligraphy Shodo Shuji Tool Turtle SZ54 Sake This bell is an Okame'sVintage Japanese Lidded Turtle Inkpot This is a lidded Japanese inkpot inkstone, suzuri, used for holding ink. It is a necessary tool in calligraphy (shodo) and traditional penmanship (shuji). It is small and made of a black stone. It is in the shape of a minogane turtle with a little baby on its back (on the lid). The neck of the larger turtle can be used as a brush rest. Mythical minogane turtles represent longevity and good fortune. Black Stone