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What are suiseki stones?
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Suiseki stones are natural stones that are kept and displayed in appreciation of their form. It is a tradition in Japanese culture that was inspired by Chinese scholar rocks. On 1stDibs, find an array of suiseki stones.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Chinese Stone Egg Gongshi Suiseki
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Found in the mountains these curious stones are collected in the spirit of Gongshi. Better known in its Japanese equivalent, Suiseki, stones like these are revered for their beauty, ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Natural Specimens
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Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/"Suiseki"/Appreciation Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
These decorative stones are collectively known as "suiseki", which means "water" and "stone."
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
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Stone
Japanese Black Kamuy-Kotan Suiseki God Stone
Located in Chiba, JP
SUISEKI, KAMUY KOTAN STONE – Kamuy kotan stone from the canyon called ‘Kamuy-kotan’ (‘Whereabouts of God’ in the Ainu language) in the western part of Asahikawa city in Hokkaido, Jap...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Scholar's Objects
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Japanese Kamuy-Kotan Black Suiseki God Stone
Located in Chiba, JP
‘Kamuy kotan seki’ (Kamuy kotan stone) from the canyon called ‘Kamuy-kotan’ (‘Whereabouts of God’ in the Ainu language) in the western part of Asahikawa city in Hokkaido, Japan.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Scholar's Objects
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Stone
$240 Sale Price
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Japanese "Suiseki" with Pink color / Natural Stone Carving
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Such stones for appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
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Stone
Japanese old small appreciation stone/scholar's stone/scenery of cliff/[suiseki]
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Suiseki is a Japanese culture and hobby of appreciating stones indoors.
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
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Stone
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