2020 Stone of the Year Contest

 harry chrysanthemum stone

Harry Clark | USA

County Origin Japan
Place of origin Found at Mt. Funabuse in the northern part of Gifu Preficture, Japan
Material Chrysanthemum Stone
Dimensions 13.3 cm wide X 14.6 cm high X 5.7 cm deep
Poetic Name Birthday Name
Base or Tray Notes  The daiza was with the stone when purchased. It appears older and more crudely done than one would expect to see with a stone of this quality. The daiza was most likely made for the stone and because of its "historic" association I am inclined to keep and show them together