Antique Japanese Kinshozan Sarasa Stone Viewing Spheres Meiji 7 (1874) SS235 Hibachi ” suggesting it was marketed

” suggesting it was marketed as a strengthening or nourishing supplement

including minor chips on the edges

This style is highly esteemed in the world of Ikebana (flower arrangement) for its organic

but the pull is intentionally weakened by the thick layer of fused copper on the surface

The glaze movement flowing from the rim toward the center gives the piece a refined tea-ceremony character and suggests the atmosphere of Kyushu tea wares such as Takatori ware and Agano ware

Antique Japanese Kinshozan Sarasa Stone Viewing Spheres Meiji 7 (1874) SS235 Hibachi ” suggesting it was marketedThis is a rare and highly collectible pair of antique Japanese viewing stone spheres, crafted from "Sarasa ishi" (Sarasa stone) mined from Mount Kinsho (Kinshozan) in Gifu Prefecture. Mount Kinsho is historically renowned for its unique geological formations and high quality brecciated marble. These polished spheres are celebrated as "Goshiki Sarasa" (Five color Sarasa). They feature mesmerizing, natural, and complex patterns of deep black, reddish