Rare, One-of-a-Kind Pattern Black Persimmon Elephant Sculpture Ornament Black persimmon (kurogaki) refers to a persimmon tree that is over several hundred years old, and is a rare wood in which beautiful black patterns and striped patterns appear in the heartwood. Due to its rarity, it is said to be "one in 10,000," and it is considered a top-class fine wood due to its unique patterns in addition to the rarity of the wood and the difficulty of processing. Features of Black Persimmon One-of-a-Kind Pattern: A unique scenery is created, such as the "peacock eye (kujakumoku)" which has irregular black ink-like patterns on a white wood base and a luster like a peacock's feather. Rarity: It only appears in persimmon trees that are 150 years old or older, and its occurrence rate is said to be very low. Difficulty in processing: It is hard and dense, but the wood often grows twisted, and due to properties such as being prone to cracking, advanced techniques and experience are required for sawing, drying, and processing. □Size: (Width W 20 x Depth D 11 x Height H 17) cm □Weight: Approximately 1400 g □Shipping cost borne by the seller: 750 yen *Please be sure to check the profile to prevent trouble. For items with shipping included, the shipping method may be changed here. Please understand. 【☆Check out many other items on sale】 Vintage Showa Retro Objet Ornament Interior Art Antiques Collectibles Art Crafts Antiques Interior Home Accessories Art Folk Crafts Good Fortune Treasure Auspiciousness Health Longevity Prosperity Happiness Celebration Good Luck Fortune-telling