"Kurama-ishi suiseki stones are a type of granite containing lots of iron. They are found in the upper course of the Kurama River in Kyoto. Due to weathering, they turn dark brown over time. This suiseki is named after the Japanese name for Mount Penglai, a mystical land in Chinese mythology where immortals are said to live. Its calm surface radiates with a golden light, giving it a somewhat mystical feel. This is likely why it was given their name.
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