Item Description A Japanese Decorative Stone Object with Hand-Carved Wooden Stand — Believed to be Jasper — Japan — circa 1970s This is a natural polished stone, believed to be jasper, presented on a hand-carved wooden stand made by its previous owner. The stone has not been formally identified. A Japanese woman who loved stones spent decades with this one. She carved the stand herself — shaped to hold this stone, and no other. Together, they have been inseparable since the 1970s. This is not a manufactured object. It is the result of a lifetime of quiet attention. The Stone A rounded, low-domed form — smooth in the hand, substantial on the display surface. At 177 g and W 6.5 × H 4.0 × D 5.0 cm, it sits with natural confidence without the stand. The surface is polished, revealing a complex interplay of amber, ochre, purple-grey, and deep slate — colours that shift depending on the light and the angle. No two faces read the same. The pattern has the quality of something mapped rather than decorated: lines that went somewhere, long before anyone was looking. The Stand  — Hand-Carved by the Previous Owner The stand was not purchased. It was made. Carved by hand from warm-grained hardwood, its elliptical form tapers to four small feet — stable, considered, unhurried in its proportions. The hollow at the centre has been shaped to receive this stone precisely. The reddish-brown of the wood draws out the amber running through the stone's surface. A stand made for one stone. Found together. Offered together. Condition The stone is in good condition consistent with decades of careful display. A small natural indentation of approximately 2 mm, with slight darkening, is visible on the rim of the stand. Photographs taken under considered lighting. Only items shown are included. Stones do not choose their keepers. But sometimes, looking at one long enough, it becomes difficult to imagine it belonging to anyone else. Size & Weight Stone and stand: W 9.0 × H 5.0 × D 7.0 cm — 207 g Stone only: W 6.5 × H 4.0 × D 5.0 cm — 177 g SHIPPING & CUSTOMS INFORMATION [ SHIPPING ] Carrier: Japan Post (International ePacket Light) Estimated delivery: Typically 10–14 days. Note: While some packages may arrive as early as 7 days depending on the region, please allow approximately 2 weeks for standard delivery. The final arrival date may vary based on local customs processing and postal conditions in your country. Tracking: A tracking number will be provided, allowing you to monitor your package from its departure in Japan to its final delivery. [ PACKAGING ] We use recycled and reused outer packaging materials wherever possible — a small but deliberate choice in favour of reducing waste. Materials in direct contact with the item are selected with care, and every piece is packed to arrive safely. [ CUSTOMS, VAT & FEES ] Import duties, VAT, and customs fees are NOT included. These are determined by your local customs authority — please check before bidding. [ RETURNS & NON-DELIVERY ] If a package is returned due to absence or refusal, the original shipping cost is non-refundable. Return shipping and additional fees will be deducted from any refund. Refusal to pay duties does not constitute a valid reason for cancellation under Catawiki's terms. [ IMPORTANT ] All items are thoroughly inspected and carefully packed. Please contact me before opening any dispute — I am committed to resolving concerns fairly and promptly. Please review all descriptions and photographs carefully before bidding. All transactions are handled in accordance with Catawiki's official policy.