bell-shaped inkstick
A traditional Japanese inkstick (sumi) shaped like a temple bell, made from pine soot and wax. Used in calligraphy.
This bell-shaped inkstick is made from pine soot and wax.
Standard kanji spelling for this traditional inkstick shape.
Variant spelling with okurigana り, also seen.
Compound of 釣鐘 (つりがね, 'temple bell') + 墨 (すみ, 'inkstick'), referring to its bell-like shape.