SUISEKI SETAGAWA
USD 1,800.00
Material | Naturally occurring or shaped rock collected in river to appreciate, Wood base
Origin | Japan
Period | Antique / Unidentified
Dimensions | W20.5cm D11cm H6cm
Product Number | #0080
Description | The history of suiseki in Japan begins during the reign of Empress Suiko. These stones are not just any stones which can be found in nature; they must be expressive stones and have a special shape, colour and texture to be categorised as suiseki. There is a distinction between landscape and object stones. The former reflect landscapes such as mountains, lakes or rivers, while other stones have object shapes that resemble animals or sculptures. The stones are of natural origin and are found in rivers, oceans and karst areas. They are not allowed to be reshaped. An exception is the cutting of stones to have a flat base, so they can be placed stably on a daiza, suiban or doban, to be displayed properly. However, this diminishes their value in the eyes of some enthusiasts.