Japanese antique, small scholar's stone/[Suiseki]/appreciated stone/mountain

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Japanese antique, small scholar's stone/[Suiseki]/appreciated stone/mountain

About the Item

Such stones for appreciation are collectively called "suiseki". Suiseki means "water" and "stone". The name comes from the fact that I enjoyed pouring water on the stones and changing the color of the stones. And this item is also Suiseki, but it is for viewing without splashing water. This is a stone mined in Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried. It is a very beautifully balanced stone. You will get the illusion that you are looking at a big mountain. It is a stone called ``Furuya stone'' that was mined in Wakayama Prefecture. It is generally dark grey, often with occasional whitish streaks. The type of rock is limestone, which is quite hard. This whitish streak is just like a river flowing through the mountains. When searching for stones, the work involves excavating the stones buried in the mountain soil, but basically there is hardened soil attached to them, and the work involves scraping it off and polishing it to some extent. However, in order to utilize the natural stone as it is, no carvings or other treatments are applied to it. Both the front and back have a beautiful mountain shape. It's like looking at a mountain peak with different heights, and the overall shape is a triangle. It's very balanced. condition is good. The pedestal is made of hard wood. It is a beautifully carved pedestal. On the back of the pedestal, there is a sticker that says "Furuya stone". Small but beautiful stones like this are hard to find. It is also stored in a special wooden box, which is named after the stone. It says "Shin-sen-kyo". This means a sanctuary where God is. The name of the person who gave the title and the type of stone ``Furuya stone'' is written. It's a very cool stone. Recommended item! Also, I want many people to know the goodness of Japanese old things, so I set the price at a reasonable price. Weight: 1.65kg.

Dimensions:
Height: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)
Style:
Taisho (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Limestone,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1900-1920
Condition:
Seller Location:
Sammu-shi, JP
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5487236317142