Too often, stone collectors think that excellent stones must be large, elaborate landscape scenes or stones with intricately carved bases that help convey a message. Sometimes, a simple quiet stone displayed on a modest table can be effective in creating a mood. Such is the case with this small unobtrusive Sado Island akadama stone with a wrinkled texture and subtle colors including red, black, brown, and tan. The simple base complements the stone rather than competing with it. Simplicity can be beautiful. This stone is 18 cm (7 inches) wide, 7.3 cm (2.9 inches) high and 7.8 cm (3 inches) deep. It is displayed on a plain, low, black-lacquered Japanese table.