Suseok

Suseok (수석) is the Korean term for small naturally occurring or shaped rocks which are traditionally valued.  They are similar to Chinese scholar's rocks.

Suseok can be any color. There are a wide variety of sizes. Suseok can weigh hundreds of pounds or less than one pound. The term also means stones which are placed in traditional Korean gardens.

History
Chinese scholar's rocks influenced the development of suseok in Korea.Brokaw, Charles. (2011).  The Temple Mount Code, p. 73.  

Evaluation
The evaluation of suseok recognizes color, shape, markings and surface.

 Related pages 
 Suiseki
 Bonsai
 Penjing
 Standing stone

References

Other websites
  Suseok at KoreanViewingStones.com via Internet Archive
 Bucheon Museum of Suseok at Bucheon.go.kr

Category:Korean culture