Suseok
Suseok (수석) is the Korean term for small naturally occurring or shaped rocks which are traditionally valued. They are similar to Chinese scholar's rocks.
Korean artwork shows scholar paying homage to a special stone -- painting with calligraphy by Hô Ryôn, 1885
Suseok can be any color. There are a wide variety of sizes. Suseok can weigh hundreds of pounds or less than one pound. The term also means stones which are placed in traditional Korean gardens.
History
Chinese scholar's rocks influenced the development of suseok in Korea.[1]
Evaluation
The evaluation of suseok recognizes color, shape, markings and surface.
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References
- Brokaw, Charles. (2011). The Temple Mount Code, p. 73.
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