Item Description Please read carefully before bidding. Important Notice Regarding Customs & Import Taxes (Effective July 1, 2026) From July 1, 2026, all parcels shipped from outside the EU to EU countries valued at €150 or under are subject to new customs regulations. What this means for you: A flat customs duty of €3 per item will be applied VAT will be calculated on the total of (item price + €3 duty) Your carrier may charge an additional handling fee (approx. €15) Example: For an item valued at €120: Customs duty: €3 / VAT (21%): €25.83 / Handling fee: ~€15 → Estimated additional cost: approx. €43 These charges are the responsibility of the buyer and are collected upon delivery. Please factor this into your bid before purchasing. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me before bidding. Thank you for your understanding. Shipping method: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by DHL or FedEx or EMS depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customs or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation. A fascinating and rare sculptural object hand-carved from a natural mineral boulder, shaped into the form of a traditional Japanese-style urn or vase. The piece is remarkable for the way the artist — or nature itself — has been interpreted by the craftsman: the smooth, luminous blue-green mineral body, embedded within a rugged iron-rich matrix of ochre, rust, and brown tones, has been gently carved to reveal a vessel-like form complete with a narrow neck, rounded body, and shallow interior cavity. The blue-green mineral displays the characteristic waxy, smooth luster and semi-translucency consistent with chalcedony-family stones such as chrysoprase or similar nickel-bearing silica minerals. The contrast between the polished mineral interior and the raw, craggy outer matrix creates a visually striking natural sculpture that celebrates the beauty of the stone in its most elemental form. Because the interior cavity is shallow, this piece is not intended for practical use as a flower vase; rather, it is best appreciated as a decorative objet d'art — a meditation on the boundary between nature and craft. This type of carved mineral boulder sculpture has a long tradition in East Asian decorative arts, particularly within the tradition of scholar's stones (suiseki / 水石), where natural and semi-natural forms are displayed as objects of contemplation and beauty. The precise mineral type has not been scientifically identified, but the visual characteristics — including the blue-green color, smooth waxy surface, and association with iron-rich matrix rock — are consistent with chrysoprase, chalcedony, or a related silica mineral. No significant chips or damage are visible on the carved mineral surfaces; the raw matrix edges are as naturally formed. My message / 私のメッセージ Thank you so much for taking a look at my items. I run a recycle shop in Japan and joined Catawiki because I want to share wonderful items filled with Japanese craftsmanship and history with the world. If you have any questions about the items, please feel free to message me anytime. With gratitude to everyone — ARIGATO. Size Height: 12.5 cm Width: 19 cm Depth: 7 cm Weight （春紀さん、重量の記載がありませんでした。実測値をお知らせください。） Condition The carved mineral surfaces show no notable chips or cracks; the surface of the blue-green mineral is smooth and well-preserved, while the surrounding raw matrix retains its naturally rugged, unworked texture — all consistent with the character of the piece rather than damage. Artist Profile Unknown — Natural mineral boulder carving; no maker's mark or artist attribution identified. This piece is appreciated as a work of natural sculptural art rather than the work of a named artisan. Catawiki出品項目 Title of Artwork: Ancient Earth in Form — Rare Natural Mineral Boulder Carved into a Vase Sculpture Artist: Unknown Natural Stone Carving / 作家不明 Type / Object: Decorative sculpture / mineral carving Material: Natural mineral boulder (blue-green chalcedony-type mineral in iron matrix) Style / Period: Contemporary / Traditional East Asian decorative arts tradition Height: 12.5 cm Width: 19 cm Depth: 7 cm Weight: 2193g Condition: Good — no chips or cracks on carved surfaces; natural raw matrix edges intact