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Chinese Burled Hardwood Scholar Rock, Republic Period, 20th Century
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An unusual and striking Chinese scholar rock, gongshi, of polished and lacquered burled hardwood, set into a hardwood base, mid-20th century.
The hardwood scholar "stone" meant to imitate dark lingbi limestone, with a fantastic shape featuring alluring perforations and hollows, mimicking a natural weather and water formed stone. The burl with a beautiful luster, featuring deep
An inscription has been carved into the wood, apparently naming the stone "Xu Yun" (False Cloud) and signed RuanYuan. RuanYuan was a scholar official of the Qing Dynasty, though this stone is probably of a later date, making the inscription and signature apocryphal.
- Dimensions:Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Style:Qing (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1940-1949
- Date of Manufacture:1940s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In very good condition, with some ash and dust accumulation to the deeper recesses.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894714960101
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