Calligraphy is a type of visual art, also called ‘fancy lettering', and dates back as far as 200 BC. The tools used in creating a lovely art of calligraphy are so important to the creator, and it takes years of practice to perfect.
Unused Boxed Set - Hakubundo Japanese Calligraphy Tools - 2 Brushes, Ink Block, Inkstone - Near MINT
Authentic Hakubundo W-16 Japanese calligraphy (shodo) boxed set. Never used; original $49.99 price tag on bottom of box. Set includes:
2 brushes (fude) - plastic protectors on brush tips, bamboo handles are 7 3/8” and 6 5/8” long
1 inkstone (suzuri) - in unopened box
1 ink block (sumi) - in unopened box
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Box measures 10 3/8” x 5 5/8” and 1 1/8” from top of closed lid to bottom of box. Weighs 1 lb. 4 oz., estimated package weight is 1-2 lbs. Will be thoroughly padded and carefully packed for secure, intact delivery.
This vintage set was made in Japan by the HAKUBUNDO CO, makers of fine calligraphy tools. The four main tools consists of brushes, ink stone, and of course the special ink and paper.This wonderful set in its original box has never been used. It contains a Japanese Vintage Calligraphy Sumi Ink Stone, Two brushes; futofude (thick brush) hosofude (slender brush), and what appears to be a piece to mix the ink on the stone (I could be wrong, I don't know what this is exactly). The two brushes are still in their original protective wrap, and all are labeled with the HAKUBUNDO CO MADE IN JAPAN label.
Translation of all Japanese words on this item:
名筆入木 Meihitsu Iriboku. order Good pen, calligraphy pen
奈良 博文堂謹製 Nara Hakubundou Kinsei. Made by Nara Hakubundou
石花墨 Sekka Sumi. Type of Ink Bar
玄昌 Gensyo Product name Ink Stone
会土 Kaido
玄土. Gender
A great gift for anyone who appreciates the art of calligraphy, and the collector of vintage calligraphy tools.
Product code: Japanese Calligraphy Brush Set of Deluxe order Natural Hair Brushes with Ink Stone in Original Box SI919