Help identifying a finishing stone, please

[Howard Pollack]

Hi- I purchased a finishing stone from a japanese stone dealer who is closing up shop. I wonder if anyone can give me some information about it. Here are a couple of pictures, one of the stone and one of the writing on it. Thanks for taking the time to help. - Howard

http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af209/HowardPollack/IMGP1054.jpg

http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af209/HowardPollack/stonewriting.jpg

[NeilS]

Wow, that appears to be a very large stone, Howard. How big is it?

Can't help with the kanji characters. And, not that colour is all that useful in identifying a stone, but that yellow is very similar to my Takao stone. I would describe my Takao as a light yellow finishing waterstone - a softer stone, with medium abrasion power and fine grit (approx #16,000).

The 'skin' left on your stone will be useful in identification by an expert.

Neil