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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

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

'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 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 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

Japanese Old Copper Drop Object 1940s-1960s / Figurine Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This object is a stack of old Japanese copper drops. Item dates from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). This type of object sometimes occurs when copper drops naturally accumula...
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Metalwork

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Copper

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a historically significant Japanese tansu (chest) from the Meiji era (1860s–1900s), crafted from cedar wood. Its minimalist and refined design embodies traditional Japanese ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Cedar

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
We will introduce a low table that exudes the charm of the Meiji era. The low table was loved by craftsmen as a "cutting stand" during the Meiji era. Cherry wood with a rich textur...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Antique Chinese Pottery 【Luzon Jar】/Iron-glazed teapot/15th to 18th centuries
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique ceramic jar, commonly known as a “Luzon Jar,” made sometime between the 15th and 18th centuries. It is believed to have been produced in southern China and then us...
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Other Jars

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Pottery

Japanese Antique Desk 1937s Rustic Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese desk. It was made in 1937. The thick top plate gives it a solid feel. The aging of the top plate is cool. The thick top plate gives it a solid feel, but the l...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Antique Desk 1937s Rustic Japandi
Japanese Antique Desk 1937s Rustic Japandi
H 29.61 in W 57.49 in D 20.67 in
Japanese antique wooden octagonal display stand/bonsai stand/flower stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old wooden flower stand from Japan. It is believed to be from around the 20th century. Originally, it may have been used in temples to hold offerings of flowers, but this ...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

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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

1 of 4 Charlotte Perriand Stools for Les Arcs, France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Echt, NL
Original Les Arcs stools in very good condition. The stools were designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs ski resort in France. The stool are made of solid pine wood and hav...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wood, Pine

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

Japanese Antique Block Wood 1950s-1960s Object Rustic Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood block. I think a square object would be good as an art object or as an exhibition stand to put something on. Weight 7.4 kg We will always suggest the b...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Antiquities

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Wood

Japanese Wabi Sabi Antique Wooden Low Table/1800-1920/Sofa Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a low table made from a part of a rare wooden ship “Kitamae-bune” obtained in Kanazawa, Hokuriku region. Kitamae-bune was an important trading ship that connected northern an...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

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Oak, Pine

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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.