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Suiseki: Previously Unnoticed Stones Turn Into Magnificent Art

October 14, 2014 by Ensō

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Suiseki (viewing stones) is the art of collecting, studying or exhibiting stones with a high power of suggestion, since they represent different fragments of nature (landscape, person, animal or thing) on a tiny scale. Though its origin comes from China –like the Bonsai– the simple art of collecting stones sculpted by nature was turned into a minimalist art by the Japanese.

Suiseki stones are purely natural rocks with a high aesthetic and figurative value, without any human manipulation or transformation. The only added detail to these perfect creations of nature is a wooden base (called daiza) or a tray with water or sand (called suiban) to facilitate its exhibition or support. Suiban’s are supposed to be much larger than the stone being displayed, which size should preferably be smaller than a human hand.

The following images feature 21 of the most impressive suiseki stones in the world.


1. Dobutso-seki – Animal shaped stone (Mammoth)

Mammoth Shaped Stone
Source: aias-suiseki.i

2. Shimagata-ishi – Island shaped stone (Mountainous Island)

suiseki stone
Source: aias-suiseki.it

3. Koho-seki – Mountain shaped stone (Crag)

suiseki stone
Source: smugmug.com

4. Dobutso-seki – Animal shaped stone (Turtle)

Turtle Suiseki
Source: Wikipedia

5. Yagata-ishi – House shaped stone (Medieval Castle)

Medieval Castle Suiseki
Source: asianbonsaiart.doomby.com

6. Uogata-ishi – Fish shaped stone (Whale)

Whale Shaped Stone
Source: fujikawabonsai.com

7. Koho-seki – Mountain shaped stone (Lighthouse)

Lighthouse Shaped Rock
Source: vcrown.com

8. Sugata-ishi – Anthropomorphic shaped stone (Geisha)

Geisha Suiseki
Source: Pinterest

9. Dobutso-seki – Animal shaped stone (Running bear)

Running Bear Stone
Source: observatorybonsai.co.uk

10. Sugata-ishi – Anthropomorphic shaped stone (Monk)

Monk Shaped Rock
Source: artespain.com

11. Sugata-ishi/Dobutso-seki Anthropomorphic/Animal shaped stone (Samurai riding a Dragon)

Samurai Riding Dragon
Source: asianbonsaiart.doomby.com

12. Dobutso-seki – Animal shaped stone (Elephant)

Elephant Shaped Stone
Source: aias-suiseki.it

13. Dobutso-seki – Animal shaped stone (Horse head)

Horse head suiseki
Source: phrast.wordpress.com

14. Yagata-ishi – House shaped stone (Spanish Village)

Spanish Town Viewing Stones
Source: bonsaimania.com

15. Dobutso-seki – Animal shaped stone (Rooster)

Rooster Viewing Stone
Source: aias-suiseki.it

16. Dobutso-seki – Animal shaped stone (Snake head)

Snake Head Stone
Source: aias-suiseki.it

17. Hashi-ishi – Bridge shaped stone (Triumphal Arch)

Gate
Source: italiansuiseki.it

18. Dobutso-seki – Animal shaped stone (Frog)

Frog Shaped Suiseki
Source: Pinterest

19. Dobutso-seki – Animal shaped stone (Duck on nest)

Duck Nesting
Source: aias-suiseki.it

20. Dobutso-seki – Animal shaped stone (Little Dragon)

Little Dragon Suiseki
Source: aias-suiseki.it

21. Sugata-ishi – Anthropomorphic shaped stone (Genitalia)

Suiseki
Source: Pinterest

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