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Japanese Suiseki

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
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

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 Large Stone /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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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Beast Japanese Abstract Suiseki Scholar's Stone
Located in Chiba, JP
Japanese ‘Suiseki’. Total size with stand: 17.3 x 7 x H 10cm (6.81 x 2.75 x 3.93in)
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Japanese Black Kamuy-Kotan Suiseki God Stone
Located in Chiba, JP
with a footed wood stand as an Art of Japanese ‘Suiseki’ (specifically called ‘Chusho-seki’ (Abstract
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Japanese Kamuy-Kotan Black Suiseki God Stone
Located in Chiba, JP
wooden stand (undetachable) as such a calm and sacred piece of Art of Japanese ‘Suiseki’. approx. 17 x 7
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/"Suiseki"/Appreciation Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old vermilion suiseki from Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan, rocks from
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Ohashi Suiseki, Resting tiger, Japanese watercolor on silk, Japan circa 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
Ohashi Suiseki, Resting tiger, watercolor on silk, circa 1900 Midori Ohashi (Ohashi Suiseki, April
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings

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Silk

Japanese antique small scholar's stone/[Suiseki]/appreciated stone/mountain
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Such stones for appreciation are collectively called "suiseki". Suiseki means "water" and "stone
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Suiseki Rock-Stone on a Base of Wood, Japan
Located in Kastrup, DK
Suiseki rock-stone on a hardwood base. The stone has an exciting expression of flowers. Suiseki
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Early 20th Century Japanese Other Natural Specimens

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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

Antique Chinese Stone Egg Gongshi Suiseki
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
mountains these curious stones are collected in the spirit of Gongshi. Better known in its Japanese
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Early 20th Century Chinese Natural Specimens

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Stone

Contemporary Hand Blown Glass "Suiseki Tea Cups" Stone Water Nature Elegant Tiny
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Suiseki Tea Cups, a pair of exquisite hand-blown glass creations by the talented
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tea Sets

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Glass

Recent Sales

Japanese Scholar's Stone
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese scholar’s stone (suiseki). The Japanese continue the Chinese tradition of collecting
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Japanese Scholar's Stone
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese tall columnar scholar’s stone (suiseki). The Japanese continue the Chinese tradition of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Unusual Japanese Scholar's Stone
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese scholar’s stone (suiseki) of unusual horizontal form. The Japanese continue the Chinese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Salvatori 'End of the Affair' Limited Vulcano Sculpture by Michael Anastassiades
By Michael Anastassiades, Salvatori
Located in Querceta, IT
Drawing on his fascination with Suiseki, the ancient Japanese art of stone appreciation, Michael
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Salvatori End of the Affair Limited Stromboli Sculpture by Michael Anastassiades
By Michael Anastassiades, Salvatori
Located in Querceta, IT
Drawing on his fascination with Suiseki, the ancient Japanese art of stone appreciation, Michael
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Salvatori 'End of the Affair' Limited Vesuvio Sculpture by Michael Anastassiades
By Michael Anastassiades, Salvatori
Located in Querceta, IT
Drawing on his fascination with Suiseki, the ancient Japanese art of stone appreciation, Michael
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Old Stone/ Amazing Rocky Landscape
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 Other Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Chinese Viewing Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
, Japanese, Suiseki, sculpture, statue
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Stone

Chinese Viewing Stone
Chinese Viewing Stone
H 9 in W 15 in D 11 in
Japan Tall Starry Nights Chrysanthemum Stone Scholar Rock, 21" High
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Japanese Suiseki scholar or viewing stone - a monumental and extraordinary natural chrysanthemum
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20th Century Japanese Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Stone Egg Gongshi Suiseki 20th century
Located in Vosselaar, BE
mountains these curious stones are collected in the spirit of Gongshi. Better known in its Japanese
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Quartz

Stone Egg Gongshi Suiseki 20th century
Stone Egg Gongshi Suiseki 20th century
H 9.45 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
Chinese or Japanese Scholar's Rock Mountain Range
Located in Essex, MA
Suiseki in Japanese, scholar's rocks are naturally occurring or shaped rocks which are traditionally
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Natural Specimens

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Stone

Chinese Scholars' Lingbi Stone in Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
#: ZZZ101P Keywords: Scholars' stone, meditation, lingbi, suiseki stone, Japan, China, sculpture, statue
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Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Old Stone/ 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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Early 20th Century Japanese Other Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

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

Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Old 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

Materials

Stone

Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Old Stone / Appreciation Large Stone
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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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Japanese Black Kamuy-Kotan Suiseki God Stone
Located in Chiba, JP
wooden stand (undetachable) as such a calm and sacred piece of Art of Japanese ‘Suiseki’. approx. H 14cm
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Qing Scholar's Stone
Located in Dallas, TX
wrinkling (zhou). Chinese scholar's rocks influenced the development of Korean suseok and Japanese suiseki.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Natural Specimens

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Stone

Chinese Qing Scholar's Stone
Chinese Qing Scholar's Stone
H 6.75 in W 6 in D 2.5 in
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

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Stone

Japanese antique, small scholar's stone/[Suiseki]/appreciated stone/mountain
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Such stones for appreciation are collectively called "suiseki". Suiseki means "water" and "stone
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Japanese Old Stone "suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Stone / Appreciation Stone
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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20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Japan Early Antique "Mountain" Scholar Rock Suiseki Old Nagoya Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Our Recent Japanese Acquisition Travels A hard to find antique scholar rock suiseki coming
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho 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

Suiseki Rock-Stone on Wooden Base
Located in Kastrup, DK
Japanese Scholar's Stone resting on a wooden fitted carved base. An extraordinary specimen created
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20th Century Japanese Other Natural Specimens

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Stone

Suiseki Rock-Stone on Wooden Base
Suiseki Rock-Stone on Wooden Base
H 3.94 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
Fine Large Brilliant Red "Twin Peaks" Mountain Scholar Rock Suiseki
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Fine Brilliant Large Scholar Rock Suiseki From Japan comes this stunning vibrant red colored
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Small Chinese Scholar Stone Yingde on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
of Chinese viewing scholar stone (also known as Gongshi, Suiseki in Japan, meditation stone or
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

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Old Japanese wooden low table/simple design/coffee table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden low table. I think it is from the Taisho to Showa eras. The material is Zelkova wood. Zelkova wood has long been used as a wood for Japanese architectu...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables

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Wood

Curtain Lamp
By Analuisa Corrigan Studio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lamp: H 10'“ x W 3” Shade: white linen, loose fitting H 7” x W (top) 6” x W (bottom) 6” Glaze: Sage matte, white matte, black shiny, matte blue Hardware: unfinished brass ...
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2010s American Table Lamps

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Brass

Curtain Lamp
Curtain Lamp
H 16 in W 5 in D 5 in
Japanese antique wooden Medicine drawer/1868-1920/MINGEI/Meiji-Taisho
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Introducing a cedar wood medicine chest (kusuri-dansu) made in Japan from the Meiji period to the early Showa period. These chests were originally used by pharmacies and Chinese med...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Apothecary Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Antique BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old black chest of drawers made in Japan. This furniture was made in the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s). The material is made of cedar wood. The design is simple and rustic...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Cedar

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Japanese Antique Large Paper Boro / Wall Decoration /Wabi-sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a large old Japanese paper, and it is speculated that it may have been used for sericulture. The appearance of being randomly pasted to increase the thickness of the paper h...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

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Paper

Japanese Traditional Design Exhibition Stand / Japanese Old Wooden Shelves
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a shelf made of very beautiful traditional Japanese decoration and wood. The wood is paulownia and ebony. Paulownia is a material often used for tansu. It's a soft tree, but it...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Other

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The round handles are made of iron. These drawers are tasteful, rust...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese antique wooden high stool/20th century/Wabi-sabi chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a platform made from an old Japanese log. It is not known what it was originally used for. For example, it may have been part of a pillar in a large house or temple. It is 54...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

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Wood

Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

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Stone

Antique Japanese wooden Buddha statue/Edo period/seated Tathagata statue
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden Buddha statue made around the Edo period (1603-1868). It is likely to be Amida Nyorai, the highest-ranking Buddha statue, which is an enlightened being. This Buddha ...
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cypress

Japanese antique drawer 1860s-1920s / Black urushi finished wabi sabi tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique mid-size tansu with 4 drawers - product of Meiji to Taisho period (estimate 1868-1926). Made with traditional woodworking jointly without metal fastener. Finished with blac...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar, Wood

Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver. We are pleased to offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the American Craft Movement and the first of Eshericks so...
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Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Sofas

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Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut

Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
H 34 in W 96 in D 52 in
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
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2010s American Modern Stools

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Wood, Oak

Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese stone object. This stone object has a beautiful black and beige gradation. An art object that gives you a sense of wabi-sabi. 6kg
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi
Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi
H 6.3 in W 7.88 in D 9.85 in
Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture. This well executed Japanese bronze Koi or Goldfish sculpture has a beautiful patinated verdigris finish and will look great either indoors or outd...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture
Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture
H 21.5 in W 27.25 in D 14 in
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Japanese Suiseki For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese suiseki for your home. Frequently made of stone, wood and fabric, every Japanese suiseki was constructed with great care. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage Japanese suiseki you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese suiseki — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Japanese suiseki bearing modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Japanese Suiseki?

Prices for a Japanese suiseki start at $330 and top out at $3,850 with the average selling for $1,500.