25030 - Abegawa Fuji Suiseki - 4½ in (12cm) Despite that simplicity

Despite that simplicity

there are some very basic production pots

and rural landscapes on either side

light patina & calcium deposits

which are more porous and less tolerant of freezing

25030 - Abegawa Fuji Suiseki - 4½ in (12cm) Despite that simplicityPerhaps your first suiseki? This Abegawa stone comes from the Abe river in Shizuoka prefecture, Japan and would be classified as a mountain stone, or more specifically a Mt. Fuji stone as it bears some resemblance to the famous mountain. Perhaps it's most useful feature is it's diminuitive size, perfectly suitable for a mame display. The bottom is cut, and whilst this is generally considered less attractive than a natural stone, it does make it easy