Vintage Japanese Sajigawa Suiseki Viewing Stone "Amanohashidate" Tomobako SS234 Stone dome-shaped gilt openwork metal lid

dome-shaped gilt openwork metal lid for a luxurious touch

titled "Clear Pool Carp Picture" (澄潭鯉魚圖)

I was particularly drawn to the shape of the mouth and the way it has been repaired

as well as surface wear consistent with centuries of existence

The interior features detailed carvings of a local landscape

Vintage Japanese Sajigawa Suiseki Viewing Stone "Amanohashidate" Tomobako SS234 Stone dome-shaped gilt openwork metal lidThis is an exceptional vintage Japanese "Suiseki" (viewing stone), highly prized by bonsai and scholar's rock collectors. This piece is a coveted "Sajigawa ishi" (stone from the Saji River in Tottori Prefecture, renowned for producing some of Japan's finest viewing stones). It is entirely natural and unprocessed ("Tennen Ubu"), shaped only by the forces of nature. The stone bears the poetic name (Mei) "Amanohashidate." This is a beautiful example of