{"title":"Vermilion Sumi Ink (Shu Ink)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"page_title_romaji\"\u003eSHUBOKU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"contents_subhead\"\u003eVermilion — A Color That Has Enriched Japanese Culture Since the Tenpyō Era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nIn ancient Japan, vermilion—known as \u003cem\u003etan\u003c\/em\u003e—was treasured for its brilliance and symbolic power.  \nAs noted in the \u003cem\u003eManyoshu\u003c\/em\u003e, the vivid vermilion used on the pillars of Heijo-kyo and Tenpyō-era temples served both decorative and protective purposes, making it one of the most valued pigments of the time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIn the late Muromachi period, vermilion was introduced to Hakata in Kyushu. Because of its rarity, mining and sales were strictly controlled, and private production was prohibited.  \nOnly after the Tokugawa Shogunate authorized its manufacture in 1609 did \u003cstrong\u003evermilion ink (Shuboku)\u003c\/strong\u003e begin to be produced.  \nThe use of vermilion for corrections and seals became common during the Meiji era.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"contents_subhead_s\"\u003eFrom Pigment-Based Vermilion to Genuine Mercury Vermilion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nHigh-quality vermilion ink is made using \u003cstrong\u003erefined mercury\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a vivid, lustrous red that maintains its beauty over time.  \nMore affordable types use pigment-based substitutes, which may fade with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nFor artists seeking the finest quality, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003emercury-based vermilion (honshu)\u003c\/strong\u003e.  \nThese inks are noticeably heavier due to their mercury content, making weight a useful clue when comparing inks of similar size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nOur collection ranges from accessible pigment-based vermilion inks in various hues to top-grade professional formulations, allowing you to select the perfect vermilion for calligraphy, seals, corrections, or artwork.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--\n朱墨\n\n天平の時代から日本文化を彩ってきた「朱」\n\n古代日本において、丹（たん）と呼ばれた朱は、その鮮やかな色彩と象徴性から非常に貴重なものとされてきました。\n『万葉集』にも記されているように、平城京や天平時代の寺院の柱に施された朱は、装飾性だけでなく、魔除け・守護の意味も持ち、当時もっとも重要な顔料のひとつでした。\n\n室町時代後期になると、朱は九州・博多にもたらされますが、希少性の高さから採掘や流通は厳しく管理され、私的な製造は禁止されていました。\n1609年に徳川幕府が製造を許可したことで、朱墨（しゅぼく）が本格的に作られるようになります。\n明治時代以降は、訂正や落款、印章などに朱が広く用いられるようになりました。\n\n顔料朱から本朱へ\n\n高品質な朱墨は、精製された水銀を原料として作られ、鮮やかで艶のある赤色を長く保ちます。\n一方、比較的手頃な朱墨には顔料系の代替原料が使われることが多く、経年によって退色する場合があります。\n\n最高品質を求める方には、水銀を用いた本朱（ほんしゅ）をおすすめします。\n本朱は水銀を含むため比重が重く、同じ大きさの朱墨でも重さが品質の判断材料になることがあります。\n\n当店では、扱いやすい顔料朱から、プロ仕様の最高級朱墨まで幅広く取り揃えています。\n書道、落款、訂正、作品制作など、用途に合わせて最適な朱墨をお選びください。\n--\u003e\n\n","products":[{"product_id":"4021","title":"Shuboku Ben-jō Dai ca.44g (Nihon Seiboku)","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"product_explain_tag\"\u003e#Ink\/#Vermilion Ink\/#Made in Japan Ink\/#For Seal Carving\/#For Calligraphy\/#Vermilion Ink\u003c\/div\u003e\nThis product achieves a bengara color through a unique manufacturing process. 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