Japanese Natural Chrysanthemum Stone Kikuka-seki Neodani Gifu with Daiza SS236 Incense The interior is a lustrous

The interior is a lustrous polished black with dramatic swirls of red

this piece exemplifies the harmony of nature

The vase comes in its original signed wooden box

Conclusion Owning a piece by Hasuda Shugoro is owning a part of Japanese modern art history

Lid hinges are cloud/flower-shaped openwork brass

Japanese Natural Chrysanthemum Stone Kikuka-seki Neodani Gifu with Daiza SS236 Incense The interior is a lustrousThis is a natural Japanese viewing stone, known as Kikuka seki (chrysanthemum stone), originating from Neodani in Gifu Prefecture. The set includes the stone, a custom fitted wooden base (daiza), and a small wooden plaque denoting its origin. The stone features a prominent radial pattern of white and beige crystals on one side, naturally resembling a blooming chrysanthemum flower. The matrix rock exhibits varying shades of dark brown, grayish green,