{"product_id":"10421661663532","title":"Japanese Mini Owl Statue – Mannari Stone Sakura Mikage Granite, Hand-Carved in Japan","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\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-body a{\n    text-decoration: underline;\n    text-underline-offset: 2px;\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\n\u003cdiv class=\"sjz-body\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for one handcrafted Japanese granite owl statue made from Mannari Stone. The photos show the actual item currently in stock, so please review them carefully for the stone color, mineral pattern, carving, surface texture, and natural variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eMini Owl Statue\u003c\/strong\u003e is a new 2026 model handcrafted by Kondo Stoneworks Co., Ltd., a Japanese stonemason workshop established in 1913.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe owl is carved from solid natural granite and finished by skilled Japanese stoneworkers. Its warm pale-pink stone tone, rounded form, and expressive face give it a distinctive character as both a decorative sculpture and a traditional-style garden accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"sjz-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini Owl Statue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMannari Stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Granite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOkayama City area, Okayama Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKondo Stoneworks Co., Ltd.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorkshop\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese stonemason workshop established in 1913\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese granite owl statue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-carved stone with stoneworker-applied coloring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStructure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-piece stone carving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlacement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for indoor display and sheltered outdoor placement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShips from Japan with tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew 2026 model \/ In stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"sjz-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.06 in \/ 23 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.33 in \/ 11 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.54 in \/ 9 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.88 lb \/ 4.03 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Mini Owl Statue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis owl statue is handcrafted from solid Japanese granite. The rough stone is first machined close to the final dimensions, and the basic outline is then shaped with a grinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the rough form is prepared, the owl is carved by hand using traditional stoneworking tools, including a setto hammer and chisel. The facial expression is especially difficult to reproduce in stone because each detail must be created through careful, controlled strikes with the chisel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConsiderable time is spent shaping the owl’s face, wings, body, and overall silhouette. After carving, coloring is applied by the stoneworker to enhance the expression and complete the final appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 8.88 lb \/ 4.03 kg, this owl has a substantial weight despite its relatively compact size. The solid granite construction gives it a grounded, stable presence suitable for a garden, entryway, shelf, or display space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOwl Symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwls are popular as lucky charms both in Japan and overseas. They are commonly associated with wisdom, protection, good fortune, and watchfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA stone owl can create a calm guardian-like presence in a garden, near an entryway, beside a bonsai, or in a quiet indoor display space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Mannari Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMannari Stone is a granite quarried around Okayama City in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt was formed by igneous activity during the Late Cretaceous, approximately 70 to 80 million years ago. The magma cooled slowly deep underground, allowing the mineral crystals characteristic of granite to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMannari Stone is known for its beautiful pale pink tone and is also sometimes referred to as \u003cstrong\u003e“Sakura Mikage,”\u003c\/strong\u003e or cherry-blossom granite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm color of the stone gives it a softer visual character than many gray granites while retaining the durability, weight, and natural mineral texture of granite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Granite Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this item is made from natural granite, variations in grain, mineral pattern, tone, and surface texture are normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmall dark mineral specks, lighter mineral areas, subtle pink and gray variations, and natural stone grain are part of the character of Mannari Stone and are not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHand-carved tool marks and small differences in the carved surface are also part of the individuality of a handcrafted stone sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Kondo Stoneworks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKondo Stoneworks Co., Ltd. is a Japanese stonemason workshop established in 1913.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop works directly with natural stone, shaping and finishing solid material through traditional stoneworking techniques. Each carved piece reflects the characteristics of the original stone as well as the handwork of the craftsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis owl is carefully shaped and finished by Japanese stoneworkers, giving each piece its own individual expression and surface character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted Japanese owl statue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from Mannari Stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese granite quarried around Okayama City\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive pale pink “Sakura Mikage” granite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted by Kondo Stoneworks Co., Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese stonemason workshop established in 1913\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew 2026 model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved with grinder, setto hammer, and chisel work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStoneworker-applied coloring finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid 8.88 lb \/ 4.03 kg natural stone construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwl motif associated with wisdom, luck, and protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActual in-stock item shown in the listing photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeas for Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it in a Japanese garden as a quiet guardian-like accent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay it beside a bonsai or natural stone arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it near an entryway as a lucky decorative object.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it on a stable shelf, stone stand, or display table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd it to a reading space, study, or office.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with stone lanterns, moss, plants, or other Japanese-style garden elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlease Review the Photos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photos show the actual item currently in stock. Natural granite varies in grain, mineral pattern, color tone, carved texture, and surface appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review the photos carefully before purchase, including the owl’s face, wings, body shape, coloring, stone surface, and natural variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Owl Statue ×1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective packing for international shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease handle the statue carefully during unpacking and setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it on a stable, level surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor or sheltered outdoor placement is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf placed outdoors, rain, sunlight, weather, and time may gradually change the stone surface and coloring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean gently with a soft brush or dry cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid detergents, acids, bleach, and harsh chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferences in grain, tone, mineral specks, carved texture, and coloring are normal characteristics of a handcrafted natural stone piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Duties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips from Japan with tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach order is packed carefully to help reduce the risk of damage during international delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease review the photos 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\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJapanstones.shop connects Japanese stone craftsmanship with gardens, landscapes, and cultural spaces around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship carefully selected Japanese stone and craft items from Japan to customers overseas. 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