{"product_id":"10376895430956","title":"The Man Who Keeps Reading | Japanese Granite Sculpture","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* =========\n    Product Page — body-only HTML (Shopify)\n    Dense tables (#555), American English version\n  ========= *\/\n\n  .sjz-body{\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.85;\n    letter-spacing: 0.1px;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-body h2{\n    font-size: 24px;\n    margin: 0 0 0.6em;\n    line-height: 1.25;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-body p{\n    margin: 0 0 1em;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-body ul{\n    margin: 0 0 1.1em;\n    padding-left: 1.2em;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-table{\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 1px solid #555;\n    margin: 0.9em 0 1.4em;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-table th,\n  .sjz-table td{\n    border: 1px solid #555;\n    padding: 8px 10px;\n    vertical-align: top;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-table th{\n    font-weight: 700;\n    text-align: left;\n    width: 38%;\n    background: rgba(127,127,127,0.12);\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sjz-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the exact item shown in the photos. Please review the pictures carefully for details and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New, unused item made in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eThe Man Who Keeps Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e stone sculpture is made from Hanazawa Stone, a granite from Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It shows a simple human figure lying down and reading a book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form is intentionally minimal, with a round head, low body, and book-shaped front section. Instead of detailed facial features, the piece expresses quiet focus, reading, and stillness through its posture and natural stone texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sjz-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Man Who Keeps Reading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHanazawa Stone from Toyota City, Aichi, Japan (Granite)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural granite, hand-carved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural stone finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese stone sculpture of a reading figure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStructure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-piece stone carving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlacement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for indoor and outdoor placement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir shipping from Japan with tracking (UPS \/ DHL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTomatsu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear Made\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew, unused item\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sjz-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.35 in \/ 8.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.51 in \/ 14 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.56 in \/ 6.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.26 lb \/ 1.023 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small stone figure represents a man reading a book. The round head, reclining body, and book held in front are shaped with simple lines rather than detailed realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Man Who Keeps Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e, gives the piece a quiet and slightly poetic character. It is well suited for a study, bookshelf, reading corner, office, or display space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Hanazawa Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture is made from \u003cstrong\u003eHanazawa Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Japanese granite from the Toyota City area of Aichi Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanazawa Stone is known for its fine, even grain and calm whitish-gray tone. Its texture works well for small stone sculptures with rounded forms and soft, abstract shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeologically, this granite is associated with Late Cretaceous granites in the Toyota area and can be described as natural granite formed roughly 70 to 80 million years ago. Dark mineral specks and tone variations are part of the stone’s natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stone sculpture is finished by a skilled stoneworker. The head, body, book, and hands are carefully shaped from a block of stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low, stable form gives the piece a calm presence when displayed. It suggests reading, learning, and quiet time without needing many details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from Hanazawa Stone from Toyota City, Aichi, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-finished by a skilled stoneworker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese stone sculpture of a reading figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for indoor and outdoor placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow, stable, compact stone form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeas for Placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it in a study or reading corner to add a quiet atmosphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay it on a bookshelf, desk, or small display shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it in a shop or office as a distinctive Japanese stone piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it in a garden corner or Japanese-style space for a calm natural stone accent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay it near stone lanterns, bonsai, or potted plants to create a Japanese garden-style atmosphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone reading figure shown in the photos ×1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective packing for international shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease handle the sculpture carefully during setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis piece can be placed outdoors, but rain, sunlight, and time may gradually change the surface appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean gently with a soft brush or dry cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid detergents and harsh chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferences in grain, tone, dark mineral areas, and fine surface texture are normal characteristics of natural granite and hand-finished stonework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Duties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips from Japan with tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe pack each order carefully for safe international delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease check the photos carefully before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImport duties, taxes, and related fees, if any, are the buyer’s responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanstones.shop connects Japanese stone craftsmanship with gardens, landscapes, and cultural spaces around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship carefully selected Japanese stone items from Japan to customers overseas. 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