Yasutomo Suzuri Grinding Stone

Man made inkstone
An ink stone is used for the preparation of liquid ink, by rubbing the ink block on it with some water ( suzuri)
The stone has the longest life and is also the most difficult to choose
An ink stone of good quality is usually black with hues of red, violet or green
Has a hollow part which is called the “sea” which holds the ink
A flat surface to grind the sumi stick is called the “hill”
The quality of the stone determines the shades that can be made on the paper
* clean thoroughly with water after use