Shiba Inu Dog Statue — Aji Stone (Sabi-ishi / “Rust Aji Stone”) | 2025 Model | Handcrafted in Japan

In Stock. Carved from authentic Aji Stone—the renowned granite from Kagawa—this compact Shiba Inu features the warm, naturally weathered Sabi-ishi patina (often called “Rust Aji Stone”). Ideal for desks, alcoves, or tray gardens.

• Material: Aji Granite (Sabi-ishi / Rust Aji Stone) from Aji & Mure, Takamatsu, Kagawa
• Craft: Handcrafted by skilled Japanese stonemasons (2025 model)
• Category: Shiba Inu Dog Statue / Small Sculpture
• Finish: Naturally formed reddish-brown patina unique to Sabi-ishi

Dimensions & Weight

*Natural stone & handmade: slight variations in tone and millimeters are part of its authenticity.

The Stone: Sabi-ishi — Eighty Million Years in the Making

Aji Stone, quarried exclusively in the towns of Aji and Mure in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, is renowned among the world’s finest granites. Its origins trace back ~85–70 million years (Late Cretaceous), when deep magma cooled slowly underground, forming a dense, even crystal structure.

Over millions of years of tectonic uplift and weathering, iron-bearing minerals near the surface oxidized, developing a warm reddish-brown patina—“Sabi-ishi”. This coloration distinguishes it from the uniform grey of classic Aji granite.

Sabi-ishi unites geology and culture, resonating with wabi-sabi—the quiet beauty of imperfection and time. In gardens, lantern settings, gate posts, or sculpture, its tones blend with the seasons and calm the space.

Aji Stone Sabi-ishi—where Earth’s memory meets the timeless grace of Japanese craft.

Placement Ideas

• Desk companion or shelf accent (study, office, living room)
• Tokonoma (alcove) or entryway welcome piece
• Tray gardens, moss arrangements, or bonsai vignettes

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Seller’s Notes

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Included: 1 × Shiba Inu Dog Statue (Aji Stone, Sabi-ishi). Please check the photos.

FAQ

Is each piece identical? No—each Aji stone varies slightly in grain and coloration. That uniqueness is the hallmark of authentic granite.

Is this real Aji Stone? Yes. Sourced from Aji & Mure in Kagawa and carved by Japanese artisans.