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Quality Chinese Scholar Rock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Chinese Scholar stone, Meditation stone, Appreciation stone or Dream stone. All names for this
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Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Quality Chinese Scholar Rock
Quality Chinese Scholar Rock
H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
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

Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Rock Yingde Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Chinese scholar rock on offer here is a wonderful example of Yingde stone, a less common type
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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 Scholar Rock Wuling Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual Chinese scholar stone originated from Wuling Mountains, Huan Province in central China
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Scholar Rock Wen Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning upright Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Scholar Rock Kun Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sublime Chinese scholar stone was collected from the Jade Peaks in the Kun Mountains, Jiangsu
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

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
On offer is an upright tall Taihu scholar rock in a mushroom-cloud form displayed on a custom wood
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Lovely Gongshi Chinese Scholars Rock Scholars Table Object Literati
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Lovely piece for display. Heavy. Stand included. Condition It is at it is. Size 185x140x120 HeightXDiameterXDepth.  
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20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Burled Hardwood Scholar Rock, Republic Period, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual and striking Chinese scholar rock, gongshi, of polished and lacquered burled hardwood
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Hardwood, Burl

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

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Stone

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
On offer is a large and expressive scholar rock on a fitted wood stand collected by an American
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20th Century American Modern Scholar's Objects

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Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock, of naturalistic form, on early 19th century rosewood stand.
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock
Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock
H 55 in W 30 in D 9 in
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

Chinese Scholar Stone Taihu Rock on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar stone in an upright mushroom form displayed on a custom wood stand. Wonderful and
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Large Chinese Scholar Stone Taihu Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tai) balanced on display stand. This scholar rock features a relatively red and porous surface. Its
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Scholar Stone Rare Red Taihu Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
display stand. This scholar rock features a relatively rare red color and porous surface. The stone
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Green Serpentine Scholar Rock Diety Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
Super heavy piece, great quality and carving to this antique scholar rock!.
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Early 20th Century Scholar's Objects

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Serpentine

Chinese Taihu Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Taihu scholar rock balanced on a custom wood stand, in a mushroom cloud form and full of
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Scholar Stone Mountain Form with 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 Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Large Spectacular Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
One of the most visually arresting Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie 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 Shadow Agate Cameo Relief Carved Snuff Bottle Scholar Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
contemplative serenity. It features a scholar, thoughtfully seated on a rock, positioned beneath the overhanging
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Agate

Seguso Viro Murano Glass Bowl on Base
Located in New York, NY
a base in the form of a Chinese Scholar's rock, signed "Seguso Viro / Murano" to underside
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

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

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Stone

Medium Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves
Located in London, GB
specific “aura” which is comparable to the Chinese scholar’s rock (gongshi). It is a stone shaped by
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2010s Dutch Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

Medium Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves
Medium Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves
H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Large Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves
Located in London, GB
specific “aura” which is comparable to the Chinese scholar’s rock (gongshi). It is a stone shaped by
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2010s Dutch Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

Large Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves
Large Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves
H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
"Seascape" by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
natural complexities of a traditional Chinese scholars' rock, the painting invites you to get lost within
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

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Canvas, Paint

"Seascape" by Michael Thompson
"Seascape" by Michael Thompson
H 33.25 in W 45.25 in D 1.75 in
Gonshi Chinese Metamorphic Scholar's Rock
Located in New York, NY
Chinese metamorphic scholar's rock, unmarked, glued to base. Dimensions: 6.5" H x 11" W x 2.5" D
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Natural Specimens

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Stone

Charming Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
a flowering cherry tree perched above a scholars rock at the edge of a garden. The border contains a
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Unusual Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
dragons swirling within. Over the field lives a large scholar's rock at the edge of a pond with several
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Scholars’ rock, porcelain vases, brushpots, books, birds, butterflies, lotus blossoms, swords
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
, and rest on a scholar's rock amidst auspicious peonies, prunus, and bamboo in a pond. A crescent moon
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Peking Chinese Rug with Ecru Field and Phoenix Motif
Located in New York, NY
scholars rock give it an undeniable Chinese authenticity. Good condition. Rug Size 9x11'7
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Oval Rugs
Located in Chicago, IL
growing from within a scholar's rock in each corner, and set against a light indigo background.
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'8" - 275 x 355 )
Located in New York, NY
eroded scholars’ rock; another branch with small flowers. Rust, yellow, ecru, pale blue and salmon detail
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Chinese Chicken Blood Stone Scholars Rock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Bright, deep rich red ground and veins on a deep grey background. Chunghua, China Chicken Blood
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Late 20th Century Chinese Natural Specimens

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Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

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Stone

Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large fantastic wood 'scholar's rock' The formation of natural knots, gnarled and twisted
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Natural Specimens

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Other

Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'
Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'
H 27.75 in W 10 in D 7 in
Large Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent tradition in China (from Qing
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

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Stone

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
American collector of Chinese scholar rocks and marked with name and dated to 2006. Known as "Peacock Rock
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

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Stone

Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

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Stone

Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

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Stone

"Recumbent Lion" Lingbi Scholars' Rock Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
textured surface as a microcosm of the universe. This classic scholars' rock is a form of limestone
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Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Limestone, Steel

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture was assembled in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture, 2011
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's scholar rock cup sculpture was assembled in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique 19th c Chinese Dream Stone Scholar Literati Poem Inscribed Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
of the Yuan landscapes in the style of Ni Zan. These rock were treasured by Chinese Literati and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique 19th c Chinese Dream Stone Scholar Literati Poem Inscribed Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
of the Yuan landscapes in the style of Ni Zan. These rock were treasured by Chinese Literati and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique 19th c Chinese Dream Stone Scholar Literati Poem Inscribed Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
of the Yuan landscapes in the style of Ni Zan. These rock were treasured by Chinese Literati and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique 19th c Chinese Dream Stone Scholar Literati Poem Inscribed Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
of the Yuan landscapes in the style of Ni Zan. These rock were treasured by Chinese Literati and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #51, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar rock cup sculpture was assembled in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #28, 2017
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #28 was assembled
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #43, 2017
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #43 was assembled
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #16, 2016
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #16 was assembled
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #19, 2016
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #19 was assembled
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #46, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar rock cup sculpture #46 was assembled
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese scholar rock available at 1stDibs. A Chinese scholar rock — often made from stone, wood and limestone — can elevate any home. There are 86 variations of the antique or vintage Chinese scholar rock you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Chinese scholar rock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Chinese scholar rock, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Chinese Scholar Rock?

Prices for a Chinese scholar rock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $95 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,950.
Questions About Chinese Scholar Rock
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gongshi, also known as scholar rocks, can be found through a multitude of retailers, including 1stDibs. Scholar rocks’ can be any color, size or material. However, they are traditionally authentic stones made with limestone. Shop a collection of authentic scholar rocks on 1stDibs.