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A 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Stone on a Wooden Stand
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This impressive (and heavy) polished stone resembles a scholar's mountain as depicted in Chinese traditional paintings. Though it has greenish areas that resemble jade, it is actually a complex colored marble. The vintage piece has been fitted to a custom elm wood display stand with elegant cabriole legs. The stone fits into a custom base that smoothly rotates on a lazy Susan-style ball bearing slide.
Scholar's stones were often found in the homes of the wealthy and were collected for their beauty and symbolic value. Chinese collectors liked to meditate on these stones which took the form of exaggerated and picturesque mountain landscapes. As mountains were thought to be holy places and the abode of the gods, owning a miniature representation of a mountain was thought to direct one's attention to higher spiritual contemplation. The jade green color was prized above all as it symbolized friendship. The piece makes an ideal addition to a private study and would also make a dramatic and refreshingly organic addition to a modern minimalist decor scheme.
- Dimensions:Height: 60.5 in (153.67 cm)Diameter: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:c. 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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