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Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock, of naturalistic form, on early 19th century rosewood stand.
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock
Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock
H 55 in W 30 in D 9 in
Chinese Painted Soapstone Scholar's Rock Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Chinese hand painted soapstone scholar's rock sculpture. This large hand carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Cast Stone

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

Materials

Stone

Abstract Scholar Rock Viewing Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a highly abstract scholar rock on a fitted wood stand collected by an American
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Abstract Scholar Rock Viewing Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a large and expressive scholar rock on a fitted wood stand collected by an American
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20th Century American Modern Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Green Serpentine Scholar Rock Diety Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
this antique scholar rock!.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Serpentine

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 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 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

Materials

Stone

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
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

Gonshi Chinese Metamorphic Scholar's Rock
Located in New York, NY
Chinese metamorphic scholar's rock, unmarked, glued to base. Dimensions: 6.5" H x 11" W x 2.5" D
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Natural Specimens

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Stone

Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large fantastic wood 'scholar's rock' The formation of natural knots, gnarled and twisted
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Natural Specimens

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Other

Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'
Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'
H 27.75 in W 10 in D 7 in
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 Kun Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Adventures in Appreciation" by Kemin Hu, page 17. "Spirit Stone The AncientArt of the Scholar's Rock" by
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Early 20th 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
On offer is a tall Taihu scholar rock in a mushroom-cloud form displayed on a custom carved wood
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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
On offer is an upright tall Taihu scholar rock in a mushroom-cloud form displayed on a custom wood
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Pair of Gilt Porcelain Scholar's Rock Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Vertical porcelain scholar's rock with dynamic movement, grottoes and an overhang. Matte gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Custom Large Scholar Rock Lamp by Peter Lane
Located in New York City, NY
Exquisite Custom Large Scholar Rock Lamps by Peter Lane. Two Available; Sold Individually.
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2010s American Brutalist Table Lamps

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Ceramic

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

"Recumbent Lion" Lingbi Scholars' Rock Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
textured surface as a microcosm of the universe. This classic scholars' rock is a form of limestone
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Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Limestone, Steel

Scholar Rock, Smoke Crystal by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scholar rock Smoke crystal Hand carved Limited edition. Crystal inclusions vary. Each item is
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Rock Crystal

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Scholar's Rock" Bow Porcelain, circa 1751
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An early coffee can, painted under the glaze with a Scholar’s Rock and associated items. Prov
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

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Porcelain

Scholar Rock Lamp, Smoke Crystal by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scholar rock lamp Smoke crystal Hand carved Silk shade Lamp shade dimensions: 14" L x 14" D x
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2010s Table Lamps

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Crystal

Fine Large Brilliant Red "Twin Peaks" Mountain Scholar Rock Suiseki
Located in South Burlington, VT
scholar rock or viewing stone, natural bonsai suiseki with twin high peaks. It is massive size measuring
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Scholar Rock, Nephrite Jade by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scholar rock Nephrite jade Hand carved Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Jade

Chinese Natural Jade Khotan Scholar Rock Viewing Stone with Display Base
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine large natural Hetien jade scholar rock viewing stone in boulder form collected from the
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20th Century Chinese Natural Specimens

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Stone

Midcentury Plaster Scholar's Rock Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century plaster scholar\'s rock table lamp with an embedded brass functioning light switch
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Chinese Chicken Blood Stone Scholars Rock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Bright, deep rich red ground and veins on a deep grey background. Chunghua, China Chicken Blood Stones are a prized ornamental material made of quartz, cinnabar as well as other mate...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Natural Specimens

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Stone

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture was assembled in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture, 2011
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's scholar rock cup sculpture was assembled in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #51, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar rock cup sculpture was assembled in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #28, 2017
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #28 was assembled
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #43, 2017
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #43 was assembled
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #16, 2016
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #16 was assembled
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #19, 2016
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #19 was assembled
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #46, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar rock cup sculpture #46 was assembled
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #20, 2014
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #20 was assembled
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #25, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture with stand #25 was
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #32, 2017 - 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture with stand #32 was
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

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

Large Chinese Scholar Stone Taihu Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tai) balanced on display stand. This scholar rock features a relatively red and porous surface. Its
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Small Orange, Tan Druzy Quartz Stalactite Formation Resembling a Scholars Rock
Located in London, GB
A small piece preserving a beautiful stalactite covered in orange-tan druzy quartz. The lower edges polished to reveal a relatively thick celadonite shell. Measures: Dimensions of...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Natural Specimens

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Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Chinese Scholar Stone Taihu Rock on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
of "Spirit Stone the Ancient Art of the Scholar's Rock" by Kemin Hu and Thomas S Elias. Stones such
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

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

Chinese Taihu Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Taihu scholar rock balanced on a custom wood stand, in a mushroom cloud form and full of
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

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

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

Materials

Stone

Large Spectacular Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
One of the most visually arresting Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Old Stone / Appreciation Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
" quarried in Kyoto. There are various colors such as purple and black. The rock type is hard limestone. The
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Old Japanese Scholar's Stone / Beautiful Appreciation Stone/Natural Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
and hard. It is a type of tuff. This stone is also a marble-patterned rock containing green and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Japanese old small appreciation stone/scholar's stone/scenery of cliff/[suiseki]
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
stone resembles a huge rock on a cliff. Although it is small in size, it is a majestic and beautiful
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Antique Chinese Shadow Agate Cameo Relief Carved Snuff Bottle Scholar Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
contemplative serenity. It features a scholar, thoughtfully seated on a rock, positioned beneath the overhanging
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Agate

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Oval Rugs
Located in Chicago, IL
growing from within a scholar's rock in each corner, and set against a light indigo background.
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Charming Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
a flowering cherry tree perched above a scholars rock at the edge of a garden. The border contains a
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako
Located in Atlanta, GA
behind rock outcrops by the edge of the water. Hira and takamaki-e were used effectively with kirigane
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects

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Rattan, Wood, Lacquer

Seguso Viro Murano Glass Bowl on Base
Located in New York, NY
a base in the form of a Chinese Scholar's rock, signed "Seguso Viro / Murano" to underside
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Unusual Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
dragons swirling within. Over the field lives a large scholar's rock at the edge of a pond with several
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Scholars’ rock, porcelain vases, brushpots, books, birds, butterflies, lotus blossoms, swords
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Chinese Famille Rose Hat Stand Vase with Scholar's Treasures, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
, vases, and a scholars' rock. Outlined with gold paint for a gilded finish, the hat stand delights with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

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Scholar Rock For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic scholar rock available at 1stDibs. A scholar rock — often made from stone, wood and limestone — can elevate any home. Find 102 options for an antique or vintage scholar rock now, or shop our selection of 17 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a scholar rock — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A scholar rock, designed in the Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made scholar rock over the years, but those crafted by Richard Hirsch, Robert Kuo and Bow Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Scholar Rock?

A scholar rock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $19,500.
Questions About Scholar Rock
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gongshi, also known as scholar rocks, can be found through a multitude of retailers, including 1stDibs. Scholar rocks’ can be any color, size or material. However, they are traditionally authentic stones made with limestone. Shop a collection of authentic scholar rocks on 1stDibs.