24223: Setagawa Tiger Stone - Soga Sanjin provenance - 5in (12cm) - SOLD. unglazed works with calligraphy a

unglazed works with calligraphy a speciality

116 x 94 x 32mm (4⅝ x 3¾ x 1⅜ in)

It could be a mountain or the moon rising behind clouds

fine crackle

the thickness of the walls and base are thin but not overly so

24223: Setagawa Tiger Stone - Soga Sanjin provenance - 5in (12cm) - SOLD. unglazed works with calligraphy aSOLD. A stone previously owned by Soga Sanjin, famous collector. A kiribako box with hand written inscriptions by Soga Sanjin and a cloth are included. Beyond a stone being 'good', provenance, that is, who owned it in the past and exhibitions in shows are the most important ways of determining quality and value. Soga Sanjin was a famous collector, and famous for collecting uncut stones of the highest quality. A Tiger stone featuring black and rare