Plum Blossom Stone, Mojin Origin, with Wooden Stand

Plum Blossom Stone, Moji Origin, with natural stone and wooden base.
This is a fossil of a crinoid from the Paleozoic Era.
There is no doubt. That is, according to my appraisal.

Reference site: https://ishitetu.sakura.ne.jp/baika2.html

- Material: Plum Blossom Stone (natural stone)
- Size: Approx. 15cm x 10cm x 8cm
- Color: Dark Gray
- Base: Comes with a wooden base, approx. 10 kg.

The color of the matrix may change depending on camera exposure.
This is undoubtedly the matrix of a Plum Blossom Stone.
The diagonal lines on the front are suspicious. They probably depict branches.
It feels like it has been treated with acid, but the fossil itself is unchanged.

Plum Blossom Stones from Moji are designated as Prefectural Natural Monuments and can no longer be collected.
There is a monument at the site, but of course, you cannot dig there.
Only stones currently in circulation will be available as Plum Blossom Stones.

Crinoid fossils are found in other parts of Japan, but Plum Blossom Stones are unique to this location.
It holds value not as a viewing stone, but as a Plum Blossom Stone fossil.

Weight is 10 kilograms. It is heavy, but the base will support it.
It is perfect for displaying in an alcove.