Duan Stone

a beautiful and richly textured Duan stone. It is exquisitely carved and features a traditional

, Guangdong in China. Duan stone is a volcanic tuff, commonly ranging from purple to shades of green and tan

dense volcanic rock known as duan stone (duānxī 端溪), inkstones provided a surface for grinding dry ink

considered an omen of prosperity. It was carved of a select duan stone, a stone native to China, whose

inkstone is hand carved of duan stone with a whimsical motif of a serpentine dragon emerging from the sea

This 19th century footed ink stone was finely carved by hand from a solid block of Duan stone. The

Seiko super tanker slave clock original aqua marine green finish A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock. These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, cargo ...

Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal - Studio Linie, Germany coffee or tea set. Large vintage German service of the famous Rosenthal Linie factory from Germany. A very elegant service in b...

This gorgeous luohan daybed anchors its surroundings with its monumental scale and incredible carved decoration. Known as a luohan chuang, or couch bed, this form of low-backed daybe...

French Art Nouveau writing desk featuring an open upper section with a marquetry inlaid pasteral scene back panel under a carved floral crest supported by two fluted & carved columns...

Murano Glass Lenti Ashtray, Bullicante & Gold Polveri, by Barovier & Toso (assumed) This piece could also be viewed/used as a decorative bowl or a vide-poche. It is in fery ...

A vintage onyx card holder, 1960s. Most likely from Italy, Mexico, or Pakistan. Tones of pistachio, rust, and toffee. Pick up in central west Los Angeles or we ship worldwide. 4” W ...

The French Revolution: A History ,Heritage Press in Slipcase Hardcover – January 1, 1956. by Thomas Carlyle (Author), Bernard LaMotte (Illustrator). Special Contents Heritage Press E...

A Magnificent and Rare Antique French Galle Signed Cut-Cameo Lamp with Original Signed Galle Cut-Cameo Shade, in Red and Yellow Sunset Colors. This floral motif Galle lamp is made i...

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

Prevalent in fine Chinese interiors as early as the Tang dynasty (618-906), standing screens with decorative stone panels served numerous functions as portable architecture. Used to ...

This nice large carved rosewood table screen was created in China, circa 1870. Its carved details depict a dragon flying through celestial clouds in pursuit of a flaming pearl. The w...

18th century Venetian painted three-drawer commode with faux marble top. Flower garland and bow motif.

This "Chardons des Sables," or "Sand Thistle," multi-wood chest of drawers, by Émile Gallé, is a moving meditation on the artist's own mortality. The blackened sand thistle flowers, ...

Robert Haviland & C. Parlon Limoges France Decorative Plate 1977 Limited Ed # 1. Limited Edition collectible plate "The Lady and the Unicorn" by Robert Haviland & Co and Limoges Fran...

Vintage fruit bowl with fruit and eggs, made of onyx marble, finished with brass, nice decoration from the second half of the 20th century. Included in the set are 2 apples, a pear ...

Geometry of Greek Vases, Attic Vases in the Museum of Fine Arts Analysed According to the Principles of Proportion Discovered by Jay Hambidge. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 19...