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Quality Chinese Scholar Rock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Chinese Scholar stone, Meditation stone, Appreciation stone or Dream stone. All names for this
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Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Quality Chinese Scholar Rock
Quality Chinese Scholar Rock
H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Chinese Scholar Stone Taihu Rock on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar stone in an upright mushroom form displayed on a custom wood stand. Wonderful and
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Pair of 19th Century Black Lacquered Chinese Scholar Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful pair of unusual Chinese scholar shelves is finely crafted with Chinese Northern
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Scholar Rock Wuling Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual Chinese scholar stone originated from Wuling Mountains, Huan Province in central China
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Unusual Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray, beautifully crafted of wood covered in a parquetry of small
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Wood, Coconut

Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
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H 1.5 in W 14.63 in D 9.88 in
Chinese Scholar's Table
Located in New York, NY
Low Chinese scholar's table with fretwork sides and legs, possibly of Zitan wood, with burlwood
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Zitan

Chinese Scholar's Table
Chinese Scholar's Table
H 16.25 in W 36 in D 17.25 in
19th Century Pair of Chinese Scholar's Carved Bamboo Brush Pots Brass
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Hand carved intricate Chinese scholar's bamboo brush pots with brass rings and script. Original
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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Bamboo

Chinese Scholar Rock Kun Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sublime Chinese scholar stone was collected from the Jade Peaks in the Kun Mountains, Jiangsu
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Scholar Stone Mountain Form with Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Antique Chinese Scholar Stool, China
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Antique Chinese Scholar Stool. China, circa early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

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Wood

Antique Chinese Scholar Stool, China
Antique Chinese Scholar Stool, China
H 22 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Large Chinese Scholar Stone Taihu Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese scholars since Tang dynasty when using them in garden became vogue. Later on smaller pieces were
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Pair of Soapstone Chinese Scholar Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A fabulous vintage pair of soapstone Chinese scholar bookends, circa 1980s. The bookends depict two
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

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Soapstone

Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
cherished as scholar stone in Chinese culture and graced the collector's study. The stones were mostly found
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
ancient time in China. They have been collected and prized by Chinese scholars since Tang dynasty when
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
stones since ancient time in China. They have been collected and prized by Chinese scholars since Tang
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Rock Yingde Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Chinese scholar rock on offer here is a wonderful example of Yingde stone, a less common type
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Scholar Rock Wen Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning upright Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Scholar Stone Rare Red Taihu Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
from Lake Tai were collected and priced by Chinese scholars since Tang dynasty when using them in
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Antique Chinese Scholar Rock Yingde Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An intriguing Chinese scholar rock in vertical form presented on a custom hand-carved wood stand
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Scholars' Mirror, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-19th century Chinese scholars' mirror is crafted from a fine hardwood with warm coloring
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Hardwood

Chinese Scholars' Mirror, c. 1850
Chinese Scholars' Mirror, c. 1850
H 45 in W 31 in D 1.25 in
Impressive Ancient Chinese Scholar Root as Table
Located in Stamford, CT
An impressive ancient Chinese scholar root now a table with custom glass top.
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Chinese Scholars Vase by Marcello Fantoni
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A studio-made unique ceramic vase having a vividly poly chromed figure of a Chinese scholar
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Chinese Scholars Vase by Marcello Fantoni
Chinese Scholars Vase by Marcello Fantoni
H 17 in W 11.25 in D 9.25 in
Pair of Chinese Scholars Armchairs, circa 1800s
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Chinese Scholars armchairs, circa 1800s, elmwood with original Burgundy lacquer, Classic
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Other Furniture

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Elm

Pair of Chinese Scholars Armchairs, circa 1800s
Pair of Chinese Scholars Armchairs, circa 1800s
H 45.28 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
Chinese Scholar Object Oxblood Porcelain Bowl - Kangxi Mark
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Scholar Object Oxblood Porcelain Bowl - Kangxi Mark. A porcelain bowl in oxblood glaze
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Scholar’s Low Kang Hardwood Cabinet, circa 1880
Located in Faversham, GB
An ebonised burgundy Chinese scholar’s low kang hardwood cabinet. Featuring six small drawers, four
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

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Hardwood

Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in the botryoidal form was polished in three sides except
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

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Stone

Antique Chinese Scholars' Object Carpet, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
floral diamond-work and ribbon-clad scholars' objects. Knotted in a palette of pink, purple, brown and
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Chinese Scholar's Cabinet Glass Curio
Located in Somis, CA
A late 19th century solid wood Chinese scholar's cabinet with glass doors and removable shelves
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Wood

Large Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
displayed as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in the vertical botryoidal form was a solid boulder of
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

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Stone

Japanese Edo Period Six Panel Screen of Chinese Scholars
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chinese scholars and officials engaged in leisurely persuits. Ink on hand-crafted textured paper made in
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper, Silk

Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
green and black colors functions as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone showcases the prominent
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

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Stone

Antique Chinese Scholar Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
3 part Doctor's desk or Scholar desk in Jumu wood from the city of Suzhou in China, approx. 1900
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Antique Chinese Scholar Desk
Antique Chinese Scholar Desk
H 31.5 in W 53.94 in D 27.17 in
Camphor Wood Lacquered Chinese Scholar Cabinet / Document Box, 'Qing Dynasty'
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A 19th century camphor wood lacquered Chinese scholar cabinet from the Qing Dynasty. It features
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

Ming Style Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, Ming dynasty style scholar's cabinet. The doors and side panels are all solid single
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

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Bronze

Ming Style Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
Ming Style Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
H 68.75 in W 45 in D 22.25 in
Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

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Stone

Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

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Stone

Abstract Stone Sculpture Chinese Scholar Stone on a Faux Marble Stand
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating antique Chinese scholar stone, estimated to be from the late 19th century, evokes
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Stone

19th Century Rosewood Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Somis, CA
A rare offering of an original 19th century Chinese antique scholar's cabinet. This wonderful
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Scholars' Display Shelf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
shelf was made out of elmwood over 150 years ago in China’s Shanxi province. The two doors and two
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves

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Elm

Chinese Scholars' Display Shelf, c. 1850
Chinese Scholars' Display Shelf, c. 1850
H 86.75 in W 45.75 in D 18.25 in
Asian Scholar Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a curved chinese scholar stone set in a wood stand . With their exotic shape and many
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Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Asian Scholar Stone
Asian Scholar Stone
H 10 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Asian Scholar Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
Gongshi (chinese)also known as scholars rocks are naturally occurring or shaped rocks which are
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Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Asian Scholar Stone
Asian Scholar Stone
H 16 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Antique Chinese Gongshi (Scholar’s Rock)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Gongshi (Scholar’s Rock), a found and possibly augmented bronze colored Green Lingbi Stone
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of lacquered and decorated Chinese cabinets.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Cupboards

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets
H 74.75 in W 47.25 in D 21.25 in
Chinese Gray Lingbi Scholar Stone, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese scholar's stone, called gongshi, of gray lingbi limestone, mounted on a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Lovely Gongshi Chinese Scholars Rock Scholars Table Object Literati
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Lovely piece for display. Heavy. Stand included. Condition It is at it is. Size 185x140x120 HeightXDiameterXDepth.  
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20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Scholar's Mirrored Bookcase with Marble Insets
Located in Somis, CA
A highly sophisticated scholar's cabinet from turn of the century. Solid wood throughout, mitered
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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Chinese Burled Hardwood Scholar Rock, Republic Period, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual and striking Chinese scholar rock, gongshi, of polished and lacquered burled hardwood
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Hardwood, Burl

Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Huanghuali brush pot 18th century Carved cylindrical Chinese scholar’s brush pot
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Wood

Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot
Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot
H 5.88 in Dm 5.38 in
Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar rock carved from a natural lapis stone and displayed on a brocade wrapped stand
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Vintage Bronze Chinese Scholar Holding Gourd Large Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Vintage Chinese figurative scholar holding gourd. Incredible sculptural details. Monumental in size
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Chinese Taihu Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
four famous stones since ancient time in China. They have been collected and prized by Chinese scholars
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Abstract Scholar Rock Viewing Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bird". The rock is presented in the tradition of a Chinese scholar rock on a fitted carved wood stand
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Natural Malachite Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite stone on a fitted wood stand displayed as a Chinese scholar stone (Gong Shi
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20th Century American Organic Modern Scholar's Objects

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Malachite

Abstract Scholar Rock Viewing Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
version. While Chinese scholar stones are appreciated all over the world, many collectors also look into
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20th Century American Modern Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Natural Malachite Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite boulder on a fitted wood stand displayed as a Chinese scholar stone (Gong Shi
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20th Century American Organic Modern Scholar's Objects

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Malachite

Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone Arched Form on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Stone

19th Century Chinese Inkstone
Located in Vosselaar, BE
water basin. The Inkstone was one of the four principal elements in the Chinese scholar's study (ink
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Stone

19th Century Chinese Inkstone
19th Century Chinese Inkstone
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Nice 20th Century Chinese Scholar Marble Stone Table Screen Scholars Desk
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
for scholar's desk. Lovely and large screen. In our opinion first half of the 20th century
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Natural shaped objects are very desirable in the Chinese scholar’s room. Place on his calligraphy table
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Cypress

19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Natural shaped objects are very desirable in the Chinese scholar’s room. Place on his calligraphy table
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Cypress

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Chinese Scholar For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese scholar for your home. Frequently made of wood, stone and hardwood, every Chinese scholar was constructed with great care. There are 513 variations of the antique or vintage Chinese scholar you’re looking for, while we also have 40 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese scholar — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Chinese scholar is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese scholar over the years, but those crafted by Marcello Fantoni and Hu Kaiwen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Scholar?

A Chinese scholar can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,782, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $78,000.