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Though small, this bluish Kamuikotan stone (11 x 4 x 3.5 cm.) has the characteristics of wabi, sabi, and yūgen.
A stone that causes one to pause and re ect, to be drawn in by its charm, is of great value. Its deep patina bespeaks a sheen of antiquity with many stories to tell.
© Nippon Suiseki Association Used by permission. This distant mountain stone has a wonderful sheen almost as if the moonlight is being re ected from its peak.
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