Mushikui Ishi - Garden Stone that Captures Strange and Varied Figure

Our stock introduction of Mushikui Ishi - Japanese garden stone that captures strange & varied figure

Feature of "Mushikui Ishi", Japanese garden stone that Landscape Ohta Niwaishi holds in stock, together with photos.

Mushikui Ishi - Japanese Garden Stone with Innumerable Holes due to Erosion

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Mushikui Ishi (Mushikui Stone) 虫食い石

This Japanese garden stone is characterized by many holes due to erosion over many years. It is often found in sea stones. This unique and varied figure attracts people and is often used as a decorative stone.

 

Mushikui Ishi 1

Since the top end is so firm and has a stable step, it stands out beautifully by setting itself. There is a vermiculation-like pattern on entire stone.

 

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Mushikui Ishi 2

This stone gives both rough and soft impression and it looks so differently by changing the viewing angles.

 

Mushikui Ishi02_01

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Mushikui Ishi 3

This stone has stability and massive solid shape with big naturally curved hole. It impresses us with comfortable and warm look.

 

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Mushikui Ishi 4

The color is ultra-blue and the surface is rough and strong. It will match well with Kuromatsu (black pine tree).

 

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