Japanese Suiseki Viewing Stone Mount Fuji Shape Abekawa Yojuro Stone Natural Daiza This is a fine Japanese suiseki (水石), a natural viewing stone shaped by the river in the unmistakable silhouette of Mount Fuji. It is an Abekawa-ishi (安倍川石), a stone gathered from the Abe River in Shizuoka, and is of the prized Yojuro-ishi (与十郎石) type, presented on a hand-carved wooden display stand (daiza). Suiseki is the centuries-old Japanese art of appreciating naturally formed stones that evoke landscapes, mountains and scenes of nature in miniature. Among all suiseki forms, the yamagata-ishi, or mountain-shaped stone, is the most classic and revered, and a stone that naturally resembles Mount Fuji is the most sought-after of all. This piece captures that conical, gently sloping Fuji profile beautifully, with a softly textured summit and broad skirting base. The body of the stone is a luminous white and pale cream, marbled with veins of green, grey and black, while warm rust-toned (sabi) coloring runs through the surface like the earth tones of a real mountainside. This rustic, weathered character (yashu) gives the stone its quiet, untamed beauty, exactly the wild elegance that collectors of suiseki treasure. Set upon its fitted wooden base, it brings the serene presence of Japan's sacred mountain into the home, study or tokonoma alcove. A natural object of contemplation, it is ideal for collectors of Japanese art, suiseki and scholar's objects, and for anyone who wishes to hold a piece of Mount Fuji in miniature. ESTIMATED PERIOD The stone itself is a natural mineral formation. The hand-carved wooden stand is estimated to date from the Showa era (mid to late 20th century), based on its style; no date or signature is marked on the piece. MATERIAL Natural stone (quartz / calcite type) on a wooden stand SIZE (including stand) Width: 18.5 cm Depth: 9 cm Height: 7.3 cm CONDITION A vintage, pre-owned viewing stone in good overall condition consistent with a natural object. The stone shows its natural surface, veining and rust-toned markings as part of its character, not as damage. Minor signs of age and storage may be present. As this is a used and natural item, please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. SHIPPING AND TAXES The item will be safely packed and shipped via DHL or Japan Post (delivery time approximately 1 to 2 weeks). Import duties, taxes and fees are not included and are the responsibility of the buyer. Please review all images carefully before purchasing. We make every effort to represent our products accurately, but colours may vary slightly due to differences in screens. Thank you for bidding. Keywords: suiseki, stone, fuji, mountain, japanese, viewing, scholar, daiza, abekawa, yojuro, natural, vintage, antique, mineral, yamagata, collectible, zen, tokonoma, rock, display