A type of granite produced in near Settsu Mikage (Kobe, Hyogo prefecture). It is often used as material for dressed stones. This term is sometimes used as a general name for granite, with the type obtained from Settsu Mikage specified as "genuine Mikage" (hon Mikage).
Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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