Antique Stone China

Stone furniture came into its own in China during the Ming dynasty and was generally considered to be vital architecture of a traditional Chinese garden.

A beautiful japanned Nichols & Stone chinoiserie chair. The chair is in the japanned black hue, with gold stenciled details. The chair back is decorated with a different scene fr...

This ancient stone guardian lion shizi was carved by hand out of a single block of limestone. The artisan beckoned the guardian out from the stone, manipulating the unyielding materi...

This sculpture is replica from early 20th Century using solid stone with very detailed hand craft works which reflects the great respective of the Chinese people have for the horses.

Hand-carved of solid limestone with a textured and ribbed surface, the stone was used for threshing wheat and other grains on a farm in China's Shanxi province.

Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity.

This low stone pedestal is an early 19th-century mill stone or roller stone, used for threshing grain on a farm in China's Shanxi province.

Originally placed on a provincial Chinese farm as a trough for livestock, the stone basin is ideal today as a statement water feature, sink basin or garden planter, contrasting delic...

Once used on a Provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 20th century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. hand carve...

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl.

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl.

Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl.

A Chinese scholar stone of Lingbi type presented on a carved wood base.

This petite footed basin carved of solid limestone was likely once used in the courtyard of a wealthy Qing-dynasty home. Unusual decorative elements elevate the basin and suggest its...

Originally placed on a provincial Chinese farm as a trough for livestock, the stone basin is ideal today as a statement water feature, sink basin or garden planter, contrasting delic...

A 19th century Chinese Ming dynasty hand carved stone monkey sculpture.

Unlike many objects of its kind, this limestone hitching stone was carved into a simple rounded shape without any figural references. Used to secure a horse by rope or reins, the sto...

China rare antique stone inlaid wine table, middle Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th/19th century.

A single drainage hole has been drilled into the base, making the stone pond ideal today as a statement garden planter or sink basin.

This stone mortar from the early 20th century was once used in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, rice, and other foods. Hand-carved from a solid block of granite, the mort...

Hard to Find Pair (2) Display Pedestals from the 19th Century From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find pair (2) of limestone carved "flower" pedestals - perfect for di...

A remarkable work of art created by mother nature. Stones such as this from Taihu lake was among the four famous stones: Taihu, Lingbi, Yingde and Kun Stones, since ancient time in ...

Originally found in the vicinity of Luoyang City, Henan Province, China. Early Chinese animals carved in small-scale in stone for tomb burial or display are rare.

Hand carved of stone, this object would have been used in a shoemaker’s shop to press down large pieces of leather. Doubling as a handle, the central figure depicts the curious figur...

This exceptional Chinese Shoushan stone carving is a fine example of Qing artistry and craftsmanship, featuring a Sage in a semi-seated position with a playful Pixiu beast.

Early 20th Century natural Chinese scholar rock or stone on custom wood base.

In a classic Chinese garden, stone furniture such as this was treated more as an architectural element than simple pieces of furniture.

A hand-carved stone pillar on a wood stand. Hunan, China, circa 1560.

A Chinese Landscape Dream Stone inscribed with a poem.

A Chinese Landscape Dream Stone inscribed with a poem.

A Chinese Landscape Dream Stone inscribed with a poem.

China, a rare hand carved stone male figure from the Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE).

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period stone temple pedestal from the 19th century with hand-carved motifs.

This impressive limestone urn came from Shanxi Province, dates to the late 19th century and used to hold water. Given its relatively limited capacity, it was probably mostly decorat...

With monumental scale and hand-carved detail, this impressive stone form is a rare find we've never before seen in our years of collecting. The stone column is believed to be a large...

This impressive drum stool from Shanxi province was hand-carved from solid limestone nearly 250 years ago, designed to add the essential stone element to a traditional Chinese garden...

A Chinese Hardwood Carved Jewelry Box with Stone Inlay, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Victoria Collection.

Carved from a solid piece of stone, this weight was originally used by a Shoemaker to press down large pieces of leather.

With monumental scale and hand-carved detail, this impressive stone form is a rare find we've never before seen in our years of collecting. The stone column is believed to be a large...

Parrot is an original decorative object realized in the Early 20th Century by Chinese manufacturer. Sculpture in precious Stone amber in color, with teak base.

A Chinese black lacquered coffee table from the early 20th century, with stone top.

Originally placed on a provincial Chinese farm as a trough for livestock, the stone basin is ideal today as a statement water feature, sink basin or garden planter, contrasting delic...

Originally placed on a provincial Chinese farm as a trough for livestock, the stone basin is ideal today as a statement water feature, sink basin or garden planter, contrasting delic...

Originally placed on a provincial Chinese farm as a trough for livestock, the stone basin is ideal today as a statement water feature, sink basin or garden planter, contrasting delic...

This piece exemplifies traditional Chinese stone carving techniques using lapis lazuli, a prized semi-precious material and valued for its spiritual associations.

Rare and Hard To Find 19th Century From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find solid limestone finely carved round top pedestal - perfect for displaying your indoor or outd...

Rare and Hard To Find 19th Century From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find solid limestone finely carved "drum" pedestal - perfect for displaying your indoor or outdoor...

A remarkable work of art created by mother nature. Stones such as this from Taihu lake was among the four famous stones: Taihu, Lingbi, Yingde and Kun Stones, since ancient time in ...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog guardian lion from the 19th century, on square base.

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare original Chinese Export circa 1900 Shoushan stone carving of mountain lions on rocks I have two Shoushan stone carving...

Originally found in the vicinity of Luoyang City, Henan Province, China. Private New England collection. Early Chinese human figures carved in small-scale in stone for tomb burial o...

A fantastic Chinese scholar's stone, called gongshi, of gray lingbi limestone, mounted on a hardwood stand, late Qing or early Republic, early 20th century, circa 1910, China .

This carved stone stele depicts the historical Buddha, known also as Shaka, Shakyamuni, or Siddhartha Gautama. Seated in perpetual meditation, the Buddha embodies virtues of wisdom a...

This sculptural stone container is a 19th-century Chinese mortar, once used to grind herbs and spices in a kitchen or apothecary.

A Chinese Qing Dynasty low elm table from the 19th century, with Ming stone inset, carved spandrels and recessed cartouches.

Each bookend measures 7 inches high x 4.25 inches wide x 4 inches deep, with the oval plaques themselves approximately 4.5 inches high x 3.5 inches wide. The translucent stone—likely...

The square top is centered by a dark stone panel, creating a subtle tonal contrast with the lighter surrounding border.

Carved out of a single block of grayish brown stone (likely granite type), this Buddha head represents Northern Qi style in China (550-577AD) and likely of the period.

The stone itself is about 26.5 inches high. Stones from Taihu lake was among the four famous scholar rocks since ancient time in China.

This early 20th century stone basin was sourced from China and is worked in limestone, its surface finished in a soft gray tone.