Scholar Stone

This is a curved chinese scholar stone set in a wood stand . With their exotic shape and many crevices these stones were highly appreciated and considered spirit stones.

A fine Chinese scholar's stone. Made of nephrite jade from the Hotan (Hetian) region of China.

A Chinese scholar rock carved from a natural lapis stone and displayed on a brocade wrapped stand circa late 19th century Qing Dynasty.

Spectacular Chinese 'Taihu' scholar's stone. Naturally formed limestone mounted on gorgeous carved hardwood stand.

Gongshi (chinese)also known as scholars rocks are naturally occurring or shaped rocks which are traditionally appreciated by chinese scholars. they can be any color and are in chines...

This sublime Chinese scholar stone was collected from the Jade Peaks in the Kun Mountains, Jiangsu Province.

A Chinese scholar stone in an upright mushroom form displayed on a custom wood stand.

A Caitao type Chinese scholar stone presented on a carved confirming wood stand circa 1990s.

One of the most visually arresting Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) we have ever had on offer.

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 .

A natural malachite stone on a fitted wood stand displayed as a Chinese scholar stone (Gong Shi), also known as meditation stone.

A natural malachite boulder on a fitted wood stand displayed as a Chinese scholar stone (Gong Shi), also known as meditation stone.

A vertical Taihu scholar stone in a wonderful grotto form perched on a custom wood stand.

A Chinese scholar stone originated from Wuling Mountains, Hunan Province in central China.

A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) fitted on a hand-carved wood stand circa late 19th century.

A rare Xuan type Chinese scholar stone on a carved wood stand circa 19th century Qing dynasty.

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

A visually arresting tall vertical scholar stone of Lingbi type balanced on a fitted wood base.

Gongshi, also known as scholar rocks or spirit stones, have been revered in Chinese culture for centuries, particularly among scholars, poets, and artists.

Scholar's stones are a traditional subject of Chinese painting.

A stunning Taihu scholar stone in an unusual horizonal balanced form perched on a custom wood stand.

This is an old vermilion suiseki from Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan, rocks from mountains have been quarried and shaped for appreciation since ancient times. These deco...

A Chinese scholar stone of white Lingbi type in upright mushroom form presented on a carved conforming wood base.

This is a stone mined in Japan. Measure: w 22cm. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been qua...

Suiseki (literally "water stone") is a traditional Japanese art of appreciating naturally formed stones exactly as nature made them, without any human alteration.

This is a stone mined in Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried. Such stone...

In Japan, there are stones for viewing called suiseki. The same culture has existed in China since ancient times. Suiseki is a Japanese culture and hobby of appreciating stones indoo...

The naturally weathered stones from Lake Tai were collected and priced by Chinese scholars since Tang dynasty when using them in garden became vogue.

This is collected from rivers and mountains. It is a natural stone, and only the surface has been polished. It is rounded, so I think it was probably picked up from a river. I think...

A malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand and displayed as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in the botryoidal form was polished in thr...

This captivating antique Chinese scholar stone, estimated to be from the late 19th century, evokes a sense of tranquility and inspires contemplation.

Although sometimes referred to as ‘paintings’ or ‘dream stones’, these are sections of Dali marble, quarried from the Cangshan mountain range in Western China and carefully chosen &a...

A large malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand and displayed as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in the vertical botryoidal form was ...

Displayed on a black custom carved wood stand, this solid malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors functions as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone showcases the...

Chinese Scholar stone, Meditation stone, Appreciation stone or Dream stone.

Kristina Larson creates biomorphic three-dimensional works primarily out of clay. Within her multidisciplinary practice she seeks to blur the lines between art, craft, and design by ...

Kristina Larson creates biomorphic three-dimensional works primarily out of clay. Within her multidisciplinary practice she seeks to blur the lines between art, craft, and design by ...

Highly collectible as gemstone, it was cherished as scholar stone in Chinese culture and graced the collector's study.

A tall Chinese scholar stone (also known as Gong Shi in Chinese; meditation stone and spirit rock in the West) of significant weight and volume is gracefully balanced on the wood dis...

While Chinese scholar stones are appreciated all over the world, many collectors also look into their local stone sources that reflect the same spirit and philosophy of using the vie...

The slab form rock is displayed as a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks.

The slab form rock is displayed as a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks.

The slab form rock is displayed as a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks.

It is displayed as a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks.

The slab form rock is displayed as a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks.

While Chinese scholar stones are appreciated all over the world, many collectors also look into their local stone sources that reflect the same spirit and philosophy of using the vie...

This is a very large great looking scholar stone on a custom black stand . Remarkable objects made from precious stone are ritual discs unearthed all over china.

The vertical slab form rock is displayed as a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks.

Early 20th Century natural Chinese scholar rock or stone on custom wood base. Scholar rocks, also known as viewing stones or 'gongshi', are natural stones that have been appreciated ...

An impressive Chinese scholar Lingbi stone (also known as Gong Shi in Chinese; meditation stone and spirit rock in the West) of substantial height and mass on a carved wood display s...

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 ...

A stunning upright Chinese scholar stone (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) of significant weight and volume is gracefully balanced on the wood display stand.

Scholar's stones are generally karstic limestone.

Celebrated for their balance between nature and craftsmanship, these sculptural supports elevated everything from porcelain and jade to bronze censers and scholar's stones. By the la...

The Chinese scholar rock on offer here is a wonderful example of Ying (also known as Yingde stone), a less common type than Lingbi or Taihu.

For two similar Ying stone, see illustrations on 90 and 92 in the book " Spirit Stone The Ancient Art of the Scholar's Rock by Kemin Hu and Thomas S.

For two Yingde stones, see illustrations on 90 and 92 in the book " Spirit Stone: The Ancient Art of the Scholar's Rock by Kemin Hu and Thomas S.