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Akama Stone Magatama (comma shape) Approximately 25mm, Yamaguchi Prefecture Japanese Gemstone, Power Stone, Natural Stone, Color Stone

Akama Stone Magatama (comma shape) Approximately 25mm, Yamaguchi Prefecture Japanese Gemstone, Power Stone, Natural Stone, Color Stone

¥7,300 JPY
¥7,300 JPY
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Japan Stones:  Akama Stone TM 

Producing district:  Yamaguchi Prefecture

Meaning: Wealth, success, change.

 

AKAMA Stone
Origin: Yamaguchi Prefecture
A famous stone from Yamaguchi Prefecture, which has produced many great historical figures who changed Japan’s history. This stone is from the Mesozoic era, and its color ranges from reddish-brown to purple. The stone’s texture is strong and sticky, with fine quartz and iron content, giving it a smooth feel.
The layer from which Akama Stone is extracted is about 10 meters thick, but only 1 meter is usable as material. The stone has deep historical roots, dating back to the Kamakura period. It also has artistic value and is traded at high prices.
A famous Akama inkstone, believed to have been donated by Minamoto no Yoritomo to the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, still exists today.
The name "Akama Stone" originates from Akamaseki in Shimonoseki City, where inkstone production began.
During the Edo period, mining Akama Stone was only permitted with the approval of the Choshu Domain, and its circulation was limited, making it a "legendary gemstone." As a result, it became a rare and valuable item, often used for gifts to the domain lord.
Currently, taking large raw stones out of the prefecture is prohibited.



Size: 25mm
Weight: 6.5 g


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※ Due to the nature of the stone there can me some deformations,  little differences on size, etc.

※We try to use photos close to the color of the actual product as much as possible. Depending on the PC and monitor, the color may be slightly different. Thank you for your understanding.

※Since we produce in series there is a possibility that the product that arrives will be slightly different from the photo. 

Materials and care

Natural geomtone please handle with care

SHIPPING

It will be shipped within 4 business days.(Monday to Thursday)
Please note that if you make the order on Friday, Sundays, Saturday Japanese public holidays are included, your order will be shipped within 4 business days after the holiday is end.

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Akama Stone Magatama (comma shape) Approximately 25mm, Yamaguchi Prefecture Japanese Gemstone, Power Stone, Natural Stone, Color Stone
Akama Stone Magatama (comma shape) Approximately 25mm, Yamaguchi Prefecture Japanese Gemstone, Power Stone, Natural Stone, Color Stone
Akama Stone Magatama (comma shape) Approximately 25mm, Yamaguchi Prefecture Japanese Gemstone, Power Stone, Natural Stone, Color Stone
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