Japanese Green Onyx Fūchin Pair – Kakemono Stone Scroll Weights
Colors
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Stone body: soft jade-green onyx with natural cream and caramel veining
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Hanging cords: braided gold
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Tassels: gold silk
The gentle green tones combined with warm caramel lines reflect natural stone aesthetics often associated in Japan with calmness, growth, and earth balance, making this pair suitable for both seasonal and year-round scroll displays.
✦ Fūchin Materials
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Natural green onyx (polished stone)
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Traditional braided cords and silk tassels
Stone fūchin are valued for their solid weight, organic veining, and durability. Each pair features unique natural patterns, ensuring every set is one of a kind.
✦ Kakemono Pairing Suggestions
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Landscape scrolls (Sansui / mountains & rivers): green onyx resonates with forest, rock, and river elements.
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Sumi-e ink paintings: soft green tones gently complement monochrome brushwork without overpowering it.
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Calligraphy (Shodō / Zen scrolls): warm gold cords soften bold black characters while keeping visual balance.
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Seasonal kakemono: especially suitable for spring and early autumn themes.
In traditional Japanese scroll presentation, collectors often rotate fūchin according to artwork and season to refresh harmony.
✦ Additional Uses
Beyond kakemono, these stone fūchin may also be used as:
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Paperweights for calligraphy or studio work
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Decorative accents for tokonoma, tea rooms, and Zen interiors
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Collectible Japanese art accessories
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Sculptural decor pieces for shelves or meditation spaces
Dimensions
Dimensions: Length: 27 cm (10.6 inches) Stone diameter: 3.8 cm (1.5 inches)