歴史は古く約600年前の室町時代の応永の頃（1396年）と伝えられている。雄勝硯の原石となる雄勝石は、黒色硬質粘板岩で石質が中国の銘硯端渓石と羅紋石の特徴を備え、墨色もしくは黒藍色のなめらかな石肌をもち、発墨も良好で優雅な感じを与える逸品。町内の山から露天掘で採石される原石の生産量は、全国の天然硯原石の90％を占める。

Ogatsu-suzuri originated around the 14th century. Suzuri (an inkstone) is an implement made from a claylike stone and used in calligraphy. An ink stick is rubbed on the inkstone with a small amount of water. The surface of the inkstone, though it appears smooth to the naked eye, works just like a file. This is due to the elements, such as quartz, copper, and iron, contained in the stone.


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