This fragile appearing foraminate stone has a rough surface texture. It has been mounted on an exquisite, hand-carved raised base that replicated the many holes in the stone. This intriguing stone, excluding the base, measures 22 cm high, 17 cm wide, and 8.5 cm deep It is well balanced in its base. This stone originated in Guangxi Province in southern China and was purchased from a well-informed, second generation stone dealer in Shanghai. It resides in the collection of Tom Elias and Hiromi Nakaoji.