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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

Materials

Stone

Old Japanese Scholar's Stone / Beautiful Appreciation Stone/Natural Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan. Measure: w 22cm. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Japanese Old Scholar's Stone / Odd Shaped Appreciation Stone / Suiseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

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

Antique Chinese Elaborately Carved Scholar’s Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
carved arms. The seat with three pink marble inset panels. The skirt with carved berries and leaves, and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/AppreciationStone/suiseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Other 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
In Japan, there are stones for viewing called suiseki. The same culture has existed in China since
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Japanese Old Appreciation Stone/Scholars Stone/Mountain Landscape Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
side is stamped by the person who carved it. Such stones for appreciation are collectively called
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Stone / Elegant Mountain Scenery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Old Stone / Appreciation Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Suiseki is a Japanese culture and hobby of appreciating stones indoors. Appreciate by arranging
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Abstract Scholar Rock Viewing Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bird". The rock is presented in the tradition of a Chinese scholar rock on a fitted carved wood stand
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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
scholar rock (Gong Shi) on a fitted carved wood stand, but it strikes the viewer as a modern and abstract
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20th Century American Modern 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

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

Chinese Gray Lingbi Scholar Stone, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese scholar's stone, called gongshi, of gray lingbi limestone, mounted on a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

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
stones since ancient time in China. They have been collected and prized by Chinese scholars since Tang
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

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

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Stone

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

Vintage Carved Stone Bookends - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful pair of hand carved stone book ends. Each depict a Mayan style dog.
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Vintage 1970s Native American Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Antique Chinese Shadow Agate Cameo Relief Carved Snuff Bottle Scholar Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
scholar and the intricate details of the pine. This piece showcases natural beauty of the stone
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Agate

A Framed Group of Five Chinese Dali Marble Scholar’s Stones, Late Qing Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Although sometimes referred to as ‘paintings’ or ‘dream stones’, these are sections of Dali marble
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects

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Marble, Brass

Japanese antique appreciation stone/penis-shaped stone/strange stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
imitate. This is a stone carved in the image of an old Japanese male genitalia. There is a possibility
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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Other Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Hand Carved Tigers Eye Stone Libation Cup with Dragon
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique/vintage Chinese carved tigers eye stone libation cup supported by a dragon and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Hand Carved Tigers Eye Stone Libation Cup with Dragon
Chinese Hand Carved Tigers Eye Stone Libation Cup with Dragon
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H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 1.78 in
Chinese Burled Hardwood Scholar Rock, Republic Period, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
, set into a hardwood base, mid-20th century. The hardwood scholar "stone" meant to imitate dark lingbi
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Hardwood, Burl

Japanese "Suiseki" with Pink color / Natural Stone Carving
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Vintage Chinese Finely Carved Yellow Pixiu Archaic Dragon Seal w/Stand 20th Cent
Located in Richmond, CA
This vintage Chinese seal is an exquisite example of craftsmanship, intricately carved to feature a
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20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Hardstone Brush Washer Archaic Ruyi Qing early 20
Located in Richmond, CA
This antique hand-carved sodalite hardstone brush washer is a stunning example of traditional
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Antique Life-like Chinese Red Jasper Carved Frog Snuff Bottle Qing ROC c.1900/30
Located in Richmond, CA
A large antique Chinese hand carved red jasper snuff bottle, in the form of a sitting frog, life
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Guardian Fu Dog Ink Stone, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
originally bred to resemble this mythical canine. Scholarly implements, such as this carved limestone ink
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Carved Chinese Inkstone with Longevity Symbols and Marks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black carved Chinese inkstone with an conforming oval cover circa early 20th century (late Qing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

China "Glowing River Light" Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of
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Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Marble

Chinese Vintage Large Carved Soapstone Seal with Dog of Fo
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and well carved Chinese soap stone seal of rectangular form carved with a large dog of Fo
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Soapstone

Chinese Vintage Large Carved Soapstone Seal with Dog of Fo
Chinese Vintage Large Carved Soapstone Seal with Dog of Fo
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H 7.29 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in
Brush Washer-Rose Quartz on a Custom Hand Carved Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rose quartz, a semi precious stone, and the stand was hand carved to fit. Whether you collect brush
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects

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Wood, Rose Quartz

Antique Chinese Carved Ruby Red Glass Overlay Clear Horses Snuff Bottle Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique late Qing Dynasty ruby red glass overlay clear ground snuff bottle, hand carved with a
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Jade

19th Century Chinese Inkstone
Located in Vosselaar, BE
water basin. The Inkstone was one of the four principal elements in the Chinese scholar's study (ink
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Stone

19th Century Chinese Inkstone
19th Century Chinese Inkstone
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Chinese Horse and Full Moon Inkstone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
eminent person," and was likely carved on this inkstone to honor the scholar who once used it daily.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Japanese "Suiseki" Makkouseki from Ehime
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Japanese "Suiseki" Makkouseki from Ehime
Japanese "Suiseki" Makkouseki from Ehime
H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
brush. A second water well is carved in the shape of a five-petal plum blossom, an emblem of winter and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Flora and Fauna Inkstone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
water for use in calligraphy painting. This 19th century inkstone is carved with a water well that
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Blue Glass Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio
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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Stone, Other

Rare Antique Chinese Azurite Malachite Double Snuff Bottle 19c Qing Dynasty
Located in Richmond, CA
Discover a piece of history with this 19th-century double snuff bottle, hand carved from the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Malachite

Chinese Rare Large Earthy Green And Yellow Jade Bi Disc with Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found combination of yellow and
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Calligraphy Brush Rare Blue Serpentine Extra Large 16"
Located in Somis, CA
One of a kind, extra large, rare blue serpentine gemstone brush in bamboo form with carved bamboo
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Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Serpentine

Hand-Carved Tapered Puddingstone Planter
Located in Chicago, IL
A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this tapered basin was hand-carved by artisans in
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Stone Sinks

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Stone

Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
dropper is one of the essential scholar objects in the Confucius Joseon society where ink calligraphy was
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Antique Early 19th Century Korean Other Scholar's Objects

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Ceramic

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

Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
green and black colors functions as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone showcases the prominent
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

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Stone

Chinese Meditation Stone on Carved Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is a focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Meditation Stone on Carved Stand
Chinese Meditation Stone on Carved Stand
H 17.75 in W 14.25 in D 6.5 in
Hand-Carved Chinese Footed Stone Basin
Located in Chicago, IL
A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this footed basin was hand-carved of zhenzhu stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Bowls

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Stone

Hand-Carved Chinese Footed Stone Basin
Located in Chicago, IL
A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this footed basin was hand-carved of zhenzhu stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Decorative Bowls

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Stone

Hand-Carved Chinese Footed Stone Basin
Located in Chicago, IL
A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this footed basin was hand-carved by artisans in
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Decorative Bowls

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Stone

Antique "Ecce Homo" in Carved Stone
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful carved stone sculpture depicting Christ, modeled by a master sculptor in the 15th century
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Stone

Antique "Ecce Homo" in Carved Stone
Antique "Ecce Homo" in Carved Stone
H 13 in W 7.09 in D 4.34 in
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

Hand Carved Footed Zhenzhu Stone Basin
Located in Chicago, IL
A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this footed basin was hand carved by artisans in
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Planters and Jardin...

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Stone

Hand Carved Footed Zhenzhu Stone Basin
Located in Chicago, IL
sought-after stone was especially prized by scholars of the 16th through 18th centuries, earning a
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Planters and Jardin...

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Stone

Hand-Carved Tigerman Zhenzhu Stone Planter
Located in Chicago, IL
sought-after stone was especially prized by scholars of the 16th through 18th centuries, earning a
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Planters, Cachepots and...

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Stone

Chinese Lacquered Wood Table Stone Top with Carved Essay
Located in Atlanta, GA
as an insert stone top that is beautifully carved with a prose of 81 characters called "Lou Shi Ming
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Furniture

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Stone

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

Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Stone Figure of Buddhas' Kasyapa
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, an authentic antique hand-carved and hand-painted limestone temple figure of the venerable
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

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Carved Scholar Stone For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved scholar stone for your home. Frequently made of stone, wood and limestone, every carved scholar stone was constructed with great care. There are 58 variations of the antique or vintage carved scholar stone you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carved scholar stone, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A carved scholar stone, designed in the Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Carved Scholar Stone?

Prices for a carved scholar stone start at $88 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $1,500.