Japanese Sumi Ink Stick Vtg Black Soot Calligraphy Tool Shodo Shuji Kanji C54 mizukoshi likely a lantern for the

likely a lantern for the Obon summer festival

Attached paper: designer's history

Some marks on image

this katagami stencil with silk backing features a flutter of butterflies (chouchou)

This two-panel kashigata mold is carved with the design of a folk art-like frame

Japanese Sumi Ink Stick Vtg Black Soot Calligraphy Tool Shodo Shuji Kanji C54 mizukoshi likely a lantern for theJapanese Ink Stick Sumi Black Ink W Box This is a Japanese vintage ink stick for calligraphy. It is black, with gold inscriptions on one side and blue ones on the other. To make ink, grind it with some drops of water on a suzuri type ink stone. This ink stick comes in its original paper box. Black Soot C1970 Some characters: Kobaien Item weight: 18 grams Packed weight: 200 grams Approx. 8. 4 cm long x 2. 6 cm wide x 1. 8 cm tall Stick approx. 6. 7 cm