A very large ink stone in a lidded wooden box with an elaborate relief carving of a"Kirin" expelling air beneath the sun amidst multiple layers of cloud. A circular 'well' for ink rests on the lower portion of the stone. Two lines of vertical text mark it's reverse. The lid had 3 large characters carved in it's center, surrounded by several other lines of text and 'stamp marks'. H: 2 3/4" (7cm) L: 14 3/4" (37.5cm) W: 10 7/8 in.(27.5 cm) Condition: overall in good condition with mild warping of the wooden lid, with some expected cracks. inkstone with age-related wear