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