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Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock
Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock

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

Materials

Stone

Chinese Painted Soapstone Scholar's Rock Sculpture
Chinese Painted Soapstone Scholar's Rock Sculpture

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 soapstone sculpture is hand painted with white flowers painted onto the surface.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Cast Stone

Abstract Scholar Rock Viewing Stone on Wood Stand
Abstract Scholar Rock Viewing Stone on Wood Stand

Abstract Scholar Rock Viewing Stone on Wood Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is a highly abstract scholar rock on a fitted wood stand collected by an American collector in Palm Desert, CA.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Abstract Scholar Rock Viewing Stone on Wood Stand
Abstract Scholar Rock Viewing Stone on Wood Stand

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 collector in Palm Desert, CA circa 1980s.

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20th Century American Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

'Scholar's Rock' Table Lamp
'Scholar's Rock' Table Lamp

'Scholar's Rock' Table Lamp

By Peter Lane

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

‘Scholar’s Rock’ Table Lamp By Peter Lane American, Contemporary Sculpted Glazed Ceramic 18"D x 42"H

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Rock Ying Stone on Stand
Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Rock Ying Stone on Stand

Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Rock Ying Stone on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

The Chinese scholar rock on offer here is a wonderful example of Ying (also known as Yingde stone), a less common type than Lingbi or Taihu.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Burled Hardwood Scholar Rock, Republic Period, 20th Century
Chinese Burled Hardwood Scholar Rock, Republic Period, 20th Century

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, set into a hardwood base, mid-20th century.

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Hardwood, Burl

Antique Chinese Scholar Rock Yingde Stone on Display Stand
Antique Chinese Scholar Rock Yingde Stone on Display Stand

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 circa late Qing Dynasty.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Quality Chinese Scholar Rock
Quality Chinese Scholar Rock

Quality Chinese Scholar Rock

Located in Norwood, NJ

Chinese Scholar stone, Meditation stone, Appreciation stone or Dream stone. All names for this beautiful natural stone that when studied evokes and portrays many images. Measure: H ...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Large and Substantial Chinese Scholar Rock on Display Stand
Large and Substantial Chinese Scholar Rock on Display Stand

Large and Substantial Chinese Scholar Rock on Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

They were displayed in the scholar's studio for meditation. Reference: Spirit Stones The Ancient Art of the Scholar's Rock by Kemin Hu and Thomas S.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'
Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'

Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A large fantastic wood 'scholar's rock' The formation of natural knots, gnarled and twisted projections Of the variety greyish brown-toned wood, imitating a vertical scholar’s r...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Chinese Scholar Rock Lingbi Stone on Display Stand
Chinese Scholar Rock Lingbi Stone on Display Stand

Chinese Scholar Rock Lingbi Stone on Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

They were displayed in the scholar's studio for meditation. Reference: For similar examples of Lingbi Stone, see Spirit Stones The Ancient Art of the Scholar's Rock by Kemin Hu and T...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone
Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone

Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone

Located in Atlanta, GA

An extraordinary specimen created by nature millions of years ago, this large and stunning Chinese black chrysanthemum stone features white crystalline mineral (calcite and chalcedon...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand

Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is a tall Chinese Taihu scholar rock in an upright mushroom-cloud shape displayed on a custom wood stand.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Scholars Rock On Custom Hardwood Base, Large Scale, Circa 1900
Chinese Scholars Rock On Custom Hardwood Base, Large Scale, Circa 1900

Chinese Scholars Rock On Custom Hardwood Base, Large Scale, Circa 1900

Located in Stamford, CT

Chinese scholars rock, Qing dynasty, circa 1900 or earlier, mounted on a custom carved hardwood base.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Large Chinese Scholar Rock Lingbi Stone on Display Stand
Large Chinese Scholar Rock Lingbi Stone on Display Stand

Large Chinese Scholar Rock Lingbi Stone on Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

An impressive Chinese scholar Lingbi stone (also known as Gong Shi in Chinese; meditation stone and spirit rock in the West) of substantial height and mass on a carved wood display s...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Pair of Gilt Porcelain Scholar's Rock Lamps
Pair of Gilt Porcelain Scholar's Rock Lamps

Pair of Gilt Porcelain Scholar's Rock Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Vertical porcelain scholar's rock with dynamic movement, grottoes and an overhang.

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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Tall Elegant Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Tall Elegant Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand

Tall Elegant Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very tall and slender Chinese scholar rock of Taihu type in an elegant Lingzhi mushroom form well-balanced on a custom-carved wood stand circa late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Limestone

Extraordinary Large Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Extraordinary Large Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand

Extraordinary Large Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is an extraordinary Chinese scholar rock of Taihu type in a vertical mushroom-cloud form.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Limestone

Scholar's Stone / “Scholar's Rock” Lingbi (灵璧石), China, Qing Dynasty
Scholar's Stone / “Scholar's Rock” Lingbi (灵璧石), China, Qing Dynasty

Scholar's Stone / “Scholar's Rock” Lingbi (灵璧石), China, Qing Dynasty

Located in MOUGINS, FR

An exceptional scholar's rock lingbi (灵璧石), traditionally intended for Chinese scholars, on a very elaborate Qing period wooden base.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Custom Large Ceramic Scholar Rock Lamp by Peter Lane
Custom Large Ceramic Scholar Rock Lamp by Peter Lane

Custom Large Ceramic Scholar Rock Lamp by Peter Lane

Located in New York City, NY

Exquisite Custom Large Scholar Rock Lamps by Peter Lane. Two Available; Sold Individually.

Category

2010s American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

"Recumbent Lion" Lingbi Scholars' Rock Sculpture
"Recumbent Lion" Lingbi Scholars' Rock Sculpture

"Recumbent Lion" Lingbi Scholars' Rock Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

This classic scholars' rock is a form of limestone from Anhui province known as lingbi stone.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Limestone, Steel

A Scholar’s Rock (Gongshi)
A Scholar’s Rock (Gongshi)

A Scholar’s Rock (Gongshi)

Located in Chicago, IL

Zhaoqing, China, Middle Qing Dynasty, c. 1800 A naturally formed scholar’s rock, or gongshi, from Zhaoqing, a region renowned for producing prized viewing stones appreciated by schol...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Marble

Large Carved Chinese Scholars Rock Boulder Sculpture
Large Carved Chinese Scholars Rock Boulder Sculpture

Large Carved Chinese Scholars Rock Boulder Sculpture

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An highly unusual large carved stone sculpture of a Chinese scholars boulder or rock, displayed on a custom integral wooden base.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Scholar Rock Lamp, Smoke Crystal by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
Scholar Rock Lamp, Smoke Crystal by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition

Scholar Rock Lamp, Smoke Crystal by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Scholar rock lamp Smoke crystal Hand carved Silk shade Lamp shade dimensions: 14" L x 14" D x 11 1/2" H Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.

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2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Scholar Rock, Nephrite Jade by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
Scholar Rock, Nephrite Jade by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition

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 is unique.

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Early 20th Century Chinese Lingbi Scholar's Rock with a Carved Wooden Stand.
Early 20th Century Chinese Lingbi Scholar's Rock with a Carved Wooden Stand.

Early 20th Century Chinese Lingbi Scholar's Rock with a Carved Wooden Stand.

Located in Stamford, CT

Early 20th century Chinese lingbi scholar's rock on a custom carved wooden stand. Scholar's rocks, also known as 'gongshi' or 'lingbi stones,' are naturally occurring stones that hav...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Lovely Gongshi Chinese Scholars Rock Scholars Table Object Literati
Lovely Gongshi Chinese Scholars Rock Scholars Table Object Literati

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

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Scholar Stone Rare Red Taihu Rock on Display Stand
Large Chinese Scholar Stone Rare Red Taihu Rock on Display Stand

Large Chinese Scholar Stone Rare Red Taihu Rock on Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large and dramatic Chinese Gongshi (known as meditation stone or spirit stone) from Taihu (Lake Tai) balanced on display stand. This scholar rock features a relatively red and poro...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Scholar Stone Caitao Rock on Display Stand
Chinese Scholar Stone Caitao Rock on Display Stand

Chinese Scholar Stone Caitao Rock on Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

For a very similar example of Caitao stone, see "Spirit Stone the Ancient Art of the Scholar's Rock" by Kemin Hu and Thomas S. Elias. page 126.

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1990s Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone
Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone

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 circa late 19th century Qing Dynasty.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone Arched Form on Display Stand
Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone Arched Form on Display Stand

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) fitted on a hand-carved wood stand circa late 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Scholar's Stone
Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Scholar's Stone

Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Scholar's Stone

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Examples of some desirable qualities of a scholar's rock include asymmetry, resonance, texture, glossiness of surface, and resemblance to mountainous landscapes.

Category

20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Chinese Taihu Scholar Stone Sculpture on Wood Stand
Chinese Taihu Scholar Stone Sculpture on Wood Stand

Chinese Taihu Scholar Stone Sculpture on Wood Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

Based on the appearance, the stone was enhanced by carving for the best viewing result, which was not an uncommon practice in Chinese scholar stones. For a similar Taihu stone with...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Yellow Scholar Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Chinese Yellow Scholar Taihu Stone on Wood Stand

Chinese Yellow Scholar Taihu Stone on Wood Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Chinese Taihu scholar rock is displayed on a carved wood base in an vertical form.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Limestone

Rare Chinese Xuan Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Rare Chinese Xuan Scholar Stone on Display Stand

Rare Chinese Xuan Scholar Stone on Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

For other example of Xuan stone, see "Spirit Stone the Ancient Art of the Scholar's Rock" by Kemin Hu and Thomas S. Elias. page 150-151.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Rare Chinese Kun Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Rare Chinese Kun Scholar Stone on Display Stand

Rare Chinese Kun Scholar Stone on Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

"Spirit Stone The AncientArt of the Scholar's Rock" by Kemin Hu and Thomas S. Elias. page 108-109.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Rare Chinese Antique Black and White Lingbi Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Rare Chinese Antique Black and White Lingbi Scholar Stone on Display Stand

Rare Chinese Antique Black and White Lingbi Scholar Stone on Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

They are considered containing the spirit of nature and are priced item displayed in the scholar's studio for meditation. For other similar example of Lingbi stone with white veins, ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Fine Chinese Rootwood Scholar's Stand in Hongmu, Sanduo Form, Late Qing
Fine Chinese Rootwood Scholar's Stand in Hongmu, Sanduo Form, Late Qing

Fine Chinese Rootwood Scholar's Stand in Hongmu, Sanduo Form, Late Qing

Located in Nottingham, GB

Equally suited to supporting a porcelain vase, bronze censer, scholar's rock or other cherished object, this late Qing stand embodies the literati appreciation for the dialogue betwe...

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Antique Late 19th Century Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Dream Stone On Wooden Base
Dream Stone On Wooden Base

Dream Stone On Wooden Base

Located in Bilzen, BE

Stone dimensions: 11 × 8 cm, thickness 5.5 cm, height on base 13 cm A natural dream stone (scholar's rock) with an organic and asymmetrical shape, pierced in its center, thus creatin...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Black Lingbi Scholar Stone with White Crystal on Display Stand
Chinese Black Lingbi Scholar Stone with White Crystal on Display Stand

Chinese Black Lingbi Scholar Stone with White Crystal on Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

They are considered containing the spirit of nature and are priced item displayed in the scholar's studio for meditation. For other example of white Lingbi stone, see "Spirit Stone t...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Scholar Stone Wuling Rock on Stand
Chinese Scholar Stone Wuling Rock on Stand

Chinese Scholar Stone Wuling Rock on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Chinese scholar stone originated from Wuling Mountains, Hunan Province in central China. A type of geological wonder, formed through wind erosion and polishing by the elements of t...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Scholar Stone Tall Slender Lingbi Rock on Display Stand
Chinese Scholar Stone Tall Slender Lingbi Rock on Display Stand

Chinese Scholar Stone Tall Slender Lingbi Rock on Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A visually arresting tall vertical scholar stone of Lingbi type balanced on a fitted wood base.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Monumental Chinese Scholar's Water Stone on Carved Base 5 Ft
Monumental Chinese Scholar's Water Stone on Carved Base 5 Ft

Monumental Chinese Scholar's Water Stone on Carved Base 5 Ft

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An immense and rare large-scale Chinese scholar's limestone Lingbi rock or water stone presented on an intricately carved hardwood display stand.

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20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Limestone

Pr. Qing Carved Rock Crystal Elephants w/ Boys on Original Bases
Pr. Qing Carved Rock Crystal Elephants w/ Boys on Original Bases

Pr. Qing Carved Rock Crystal Elephants w/ Boys on Original Bases

Located in New York, NY

Rare Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Rock Crystal Figures of Elephants, with Boys Riding the Elephant, Raised on Original Bases, Qing The pair is formed as two standing elephants car...

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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Antique Chinese Shadow Agate Cameo Relief Carved Snuff Bottle Scholar Qing 19c
Antique Chinese Shadow Agate Cameo Relief Carved Snuff Bottle Scholar Qing 19c

Antique Chinese Shadow Agate Cameo Relief Carved Snuff Bottle Scholar Qing 19c

Located in Richmond, CA

A Chinese late Qing dynasty shadow agate snuff bottle, exquisitely carved to depict a scene of contemplative serenity. It features a scholar, thoughtfully seated on a rock, positione...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Agate

Antique Chinese Russet Jade Snuff Bottle, Masters of the Rock School
Antique Chinese Russet Jade Snuff Bottle, Masters of the Rock School

Antique Chinese Russet Jade Snuff Bottle, Masters of the Rock School

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Chinese Russet Jade Snuff Bottle, Masters of the Rock School. A nephrite pebble having a brown skin over a celadon colour stone, on the front side delicate and detailed rel...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Oval Rugs
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Oval Rugs

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Oval Rugs

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of early 20th century Chinese Art Deco oval rugs, each with a flowering cherry blossom tree growing from within a scholar's rock in each corner, and set against a light indigo...

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Charming Chinese Art Deco Rug
Charming Chinese Art Deco Rug

Charming Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

The field depicts a flowering cherry tree perched above a scholars rock at the edge of a garden. The border contains a multi-colored floral pattern.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Natural Chinese Scholar Stone on Custom Wood Base
Early 20th Century Natural Chinese Scholar Stone on Custom Wood Base

Early 20th Century Natural Chinese Scholar Stone on Custom Wood Base

Located in Stamford, CT

Early 20th Century natural Chinese scholar rock or stone on custom wood base. Scholar rocks, also known as viewing stones or 'gongshi', are natural stones that have been appreciated ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Unusual Chinese Art Deco Rug
Unusual Chinese Art Deco Rug

Unusual Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

Over the field lives a large scholar's rock at the edge of a pond with several auspicious flowers.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Peking Chinese Rug with Ecru Field and Phoenix Motif
Antique Peking Chinese Rug with Ecru Field and Phoenix Motif

Antique Peking Chinese Rug with Ecru Field and Phoenix Motif

Located in New York, NY

Narrow plain ecru outermost surround. The feng-huang and scholars rock give it an undeniable Chinese authenticity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Petite Chinese Greenery Meditation Stone
Petite Chinese Greenery Meditation Stone

Petite Chinese Greenery Meditation Stone

Located in Chicago, IL

Elevated on a wooden mount as a traditional scholars' rock (gongshi), the polished stone displays beautifully as a natural work of sculpture.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Petite Chinese Greenery Meditation Stone
Petite Chinese Greenery Meditation Stone

Petite Chinese Greenery Meditation Stone

Located in Chicago, IL

Elevated on a wooden mount as a traditional scholars' rock (gongshi), the polished stone displays beautifully as a natural work of sculpture.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

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Recent Sales

Lingbe Chinese Scholars Rock
Lingbe Chinese Scholars Rock

Lingbe Chinese Scholars Rock

Unavailable

H 6 in W 12 in D 8 in

Lingbe Chinese Scholars Rock

Located in New York, NY

Lingbe Chinese Scholars Rock

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Chinese Scholar's Rock

Chinese Scholar's Rock

Unavailable

H 64 in W 28 in D 28 in

Chinese Scholar's Rock

Located in London, GB

Scholar's Rock | gongshi | Spirit Stones The daoist principle of 'pu' is very important for understanding gongshi.

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

19th Century Chinese Scholar's Rock
19th Century Chinese Scholar's Rock

19th Century Chinese Scholar's Rock

Unavailable

H 24.81 in W 14.97 in D 9.85 in

19th Century Chinese Scholar's Rock

Located in Paris, FR

A grey Chinese scholar's rock on a carved wooden base.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

19th Century Chinese Scholar's Rock
19th Century Chinese Scholar's Rock

19th Century Chinese Scholar's Rock

Unavailable

H 21.26 in W 20.87 in D 10.24 in

19th Century Chinese Scholar's Rock

Located in Paris, FR

A black Chinese scholar's rock on a carved wooden base.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Chinese Scholar's Rock, Lingbi Limestone

Chinese Scholar's Rock, Lingbi Limestone

Unavailable

H 38.59 in W 15.36 in D 10.63 in

Chinese Scholar's Rock, Lingbi Limestone

Located in London, GB

Scholar's Rock | gongshi | Spirit Stones The daoist principle of 'pu' is very important for understanding gongshi.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

19th Century Chinese Gongshi Scholar's Rock
19th Century Chinese Gongshi Scholar's Rock

19th Century Chinese Gongshi Scholar's Rock

Unavailable

H 14 in W 13 in D 6 in

19th Century Chinese Gongshi Scholar's Rock

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Gongshi (Scholar’s Rock), a found and possibly augmented bronze colored Green Lingbi Stone, limestone with calcite deposits with adhesions of orange buff stone in the crevice...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Large Vintage Chinese Lingbi Stone "Gongshi" Scholar's Rock, circa 1960
Large Vintage Chinese Lingbi Stone "Gongshi" Scholar's Rock, circa 1960

Large Vintage Chinese Lingbi Stone "Gongshi" Scholar's Rock, circa 1960

Located in Houston, TX

This large vintage Chinese "Gongshi" or scholar's rock from Lingbi, circa 1960 is mounted for display upon a custom made wooden base.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Organic Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Scholars Rock on Wooden Base
Chinese Scholars Rock on Wooden Base

Chinese Scholars Rock on Wooden Base

Unavailable

H 15 in W 19 in D 10 in

Chinese Scholars Rock on Wooden Base

Located in Woodbury, CT

Possibly what is referred to as Lingbi stone. Naturally formed over thousands of years . The back is unpolished and shows the probable iron content of the stone. The base was custom...

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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Scholar's Rock
Scholar's Rock

Scholar's Rock

Unavailable

H 72 in W 26 in D 16 in

Scholar's Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

In China, the pure beauty of nature has been treasured for centuries, and this is most evident in the appreciation and collecting of highly unusual rocks called Gongshi. Long ago, t...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Scholar's Rock" Bow Porcelain, circa 1751
Coffee Can, Blue and White "Scholar's Rock" Bow Porcelain, circa 1751

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Scholar's Rock" Bow Porcelain, circa 1751

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

An early coffee can, painted under the glaze with a Scholar’s Rock and associated items. Prov. Taylor Collection; Stockspring Antiques.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Gongshi or Scholar's Rock, based
Gongshi or Scholar's Rock, based

Gongshi or Scholar's Rock, based

Unavailable

H 76 in Dm 16.89 in

Gongshi or Scholar's Rock, based

Located in Chicago, IL

In China, the pure beauty of nature has been treasured for centuries, and this is most evident in the appreciation and collecting of highly unusual rocks called Gongshi. Long ago, t...

Materials

Stone

Peter Lane Moongold Scholar Rock Lamp, Glazed Ceramic Lamp, Base Only
Peter Lane Moongold Scholar Rock Lamp, Glazed Ceramic Lamp, Base Only

Peter Lane Moongold Scholar Rock Lamp, Glazed Ceramic Lamp, Base Only

By Peter Lane

Located in Dallas, TX

Designed by Peter Lane, an American ceramist and sculptor based in Brooklyn, New York. This listing is for the base only, shade is not included.

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Lane Turquoise Scholar Rock Lamp, Glazed Ceramic Lamp, Base Only

Peter Lane Turquoise Scholar Rock Lamp, Glazed Ceramic Lamp, Base Only

By Peter Lane

Located in Dallas, TX

Designed by Peter Lane, an American ceramist and sculptor based in Brooklyn, New York. This listing is for the base only, shade is not included.

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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Chinese River Pebble Stone
Large Chinese River Pebble Stone

Large Chinese River Pebble Stone

Unavailable

H 20.87 in W 13 in D 11.82 in

Large Chinese River Pebble Stone

Located in London, GB

A beautiful exemplar of a Chinese Scholars' Rock. As far back as the Han Dynasty (200bc-200ad) we can see examples of rocks decorating gardens and courtyards.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Auspicious Antique Baotou Pictorial Rug with Scholar’s Objects
Auspicious Antique Baotou Pictorial Rug with Scholar’s Objects

Auspicious Antique Baotou Pictorial Rug with Scholar’s Objects

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

At the front, peaches and a scholar’s rock symbolize the wish for peace and intellectual accomplishments respectively.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Medium Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves
Medium Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves

Medium Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves

Unavailable

H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Medium Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves

Located in London, GB

Unlike the widely applied marbles, travertine and onyxes, this material has a specific “aura” which is comparable to the Chinese scholar’s rock (gongshi). It is a stone shaped by nat...

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2010s Dutch Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Large Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves
Large Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves

Large Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves

Unavailable

H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in

Large Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves

Located in London, GB

Unlike the widely applied marbles, travertine and onyxes, this material has a specific “aura” which is comparable to the Chinese scholar’s rock (gongshi). It is a stone shaped by nat...

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

LingBi Scholars Rock
LingBi Scholars Rock

LingBi Scholars Rock

Sold

H 11.75 in W 4 in D 3.5 in

LingBi Scholars Rock

Located in New York, NY

a vertical natural LingBi scholars rock with rosewood stand

Category

Mid-20th Century Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Scholar's Rock
Chinese Scholar's Rock

Chinese Scholar's Rock

Sold

H 25 in W 15 in D 8 in

Chinese Scholar's Rock

Located in Hudson, NY

Perforated black scholar's rock with hardwood stand, from the collection of Santiago Barberi Gonzalez.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Vertical Lingbi Scholars Rock
Vertical Lingbi Scholars Rock

Vertical Lingbi Scholars Rock

Sold

H 14 in W 12 in L 14 in

Vertical Lingbi Scholars Rock

Located in New York, NY

Vertical Lingbi scholars rock with grotto and overhang, fine carved rosewood stand.

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20th Century Scholar's Objects

Chinese Carved and Polished Scholar's Rock
Chinese Carved and Polished Scholar's Rock

Chinese Carved and Polished Scholar's Rock

Sold

H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 9.5 in

Chinese Carved and Polished Scholar's Rock

Located in Hudson, NY

Black scholar's rock with base, circa 1900, from the collection of Santiago Barberi Gonzalez.

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Large, Limestone Scholars Rock
Large, Limestone Scholars Rock

Large, Limestone Scholars Rock

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H 23.5 in W 24 in D 14.25 in

Large, Limestone Scholars Rock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large, lyrical, pierced limestone, "Lingbi" scholars rock, with a dramatic overhang above craggy protrusions.

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Scholar's Rock
Scholar's Rock

Scholar's Rock

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H 20.5 in

Scholar's Rock

Located in Greenwich, CT

Scholar's rock (miniature mountain)with rosewood base

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Chinese Sculptures

Scholar's Rock
Scholar's Rock

Scholar's Rock

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H 20 in

Scholar's Rock

Located in Greenwich, CT

Scholar's rock (miniature mountain)with rosewood base

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Scholar's Rock
Scholar's Rock

Scholar's Rock

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H 23 in W 10 in

Scholar's Rock

Located in Greenwich, CT

Scholar's rock (miniature mountain)with hardwood base

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Chinese Scholars' Rock on Carved Rosewood Stand
Chinese Scholars' Rock on Carved Rosewood Stand

Chinese Scholars' Rock on Carved Rosewood Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful example of a Chinese scholar's rock from Lake Tai. It features a custom made Rosewood stand.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Scholar's Rock
Scholar's Rock

Scholar's Rock

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H 21 in W 11 in

Scholar's Rock

Located in Greenwich, CT

Beautiful scholar's rock (miniature mountain)with hardwood base 21" high 11" widest

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Scholar's Rock
Scholar's Rock

Scholar's Rock

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H 10.5 in W 26 in D 13 in

Scholar's Rock

Located in New York, NY

A scholar's rock mounted on a wooden base. Horizontal profile.

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20th Century Hong Kong Sculptures

Jade Scholars' Rock
Jade Scholars' Rock

Jade Scholars' Rock

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H 13.5 in W 9 in D 4 in

Jade Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

Translucent pale green and purple jade scholars' rock with rosewood base carved with incense smoke swirls.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Jade

"Resting Phoenix" Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock
"Resting Phoenix" Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock

"Resting Phoenix" Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

This classic scholars' rock is a form of limestone from Anhui province known as lingbi stone.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Wood Scholars' Rock
Wood Scholars' Rock

Wood Scholars' Rock

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H 27.5 in W 13.25 in D 8.25 in

Wood Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century carved wood scholars' rock in the form of billowing incense smoke, with tiger maple basin and stand.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Chinese Scholar Rock Gongshi Meditation Stone Sculpture
Chinese Scholar Rock Gongshi Meditation Stone Sculpture

Chinese Scholar Rock Gongshi Meditation Stone Sculpture

Located in Vero Beach, FL

The sculpture comes on a carved wooden base. Measurement: The scholar rock is approximately 5" x 5" The entire sculpture: 6 1/2"h x 6" d Condition: Good.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Scholar's Objects

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Scholar's Rock
Chinese Scholar's Rock

Chinese Scholar's Rock

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H 13.38 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in

Chinese Scholar's Rock

Located in Long Island City, NY

Scholars' rocks are objects of contemplation. They represent the natural world but also, in their unique and craggy beauty, they are symbols for strength of character.

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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Scholars' Rock
Chinese Scholars' Rock

Chinese Scholars' Rock

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H 20 in W 10 in D 6 in

Chinese Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

Chinese Scholars' rock in a carved blackwood stand.  Like a modern abstract bronze depicting the wonders of nature; this thin, wonderfully wrinkled red stone covered with hollows emb...

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20th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

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Limestone

Scholars' Rock in Stand
Scholars' Rock in Stand

Scholars' Rock in Stand

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H 9 in W 7 in

Scholars' Rock in Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese Scholars' rock in custom carved stand. Pagoda Red Collection #: ZZZ101R Keywords: Statue, sculpture

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures

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Stone

Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone Scholars' Rock
Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone Scholars' Rock

Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone Scholars' Rock

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H 15.5 in W 14 in D 5 in

Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

Pagoda Red Collection #: JH4084 Keywords: Stone, sculpture, statue, China, Chinese, Scholars' Rock

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Stone

Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone Scholars' Rock
Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone Scholars' Rock

Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone Scholars' Rock

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H 7 in W 17.5 in D 10.5 in

Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

Pagoda Red Collection #: JH4027 Keywords: Stone, sculpture, statue, China, Chinese, Scholars' Rock

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Stone

Handsome "Nine Peaks" Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Black Bonsai Suiseki
Handsome "Nine Peaks" Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Black Bonsai Suiseki

Handsome "Nine Peaks" Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Black Bonsai Suiseki

Located in South Burlington, VT

A very nice tall mountain scholar rock, natural bonsai Suiseki with nine high peaks and 10.5 inches long.

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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock
Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock

Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock

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H 21.75 in W 31 in D 20.75 in

Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

Chinese connoisseurs valued Lingbi stones for their mystical beauty. The finest scholar’s stones came from Lingbi, in the northern province of Anhui, renowned for their black tones a...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Chinese White Scholar's Rock
Chinese White Scholar's Rock

Chinese White Scholar's Rock

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H 26.5 in W 9.25 in D 6.5 in

Chinese White Scholar's Rock

Located in Hudson, NY

Archaic stone with Ming dynasty (1368-1644) rosewood base.

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

A Porcelain Scholar's Rock  Lamp
A Porcelain Scholar's Rock  Lamp

A Porcelain Scholar's Rock Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Vertical porcelain scholar's rock with dynamic movement, grottoes and an overhang.

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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Gonshi Chinese Metamorphic Scholar's Rock
Gonshi Chinese Metamorphic Scholar's Rock

Gonshi Chinese Metamorphic Scholar's Rock

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H 6.5 in W 11 in D 2.5 in

Gonshi Chinese Metamorphic Scholar's Rock

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese metamorphic scholar's rock, unmarked, glued to base. Dimensions: 6.5" H x 11" W x 2.5" D Dealer: S138XX  

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Natural Specimens

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Stone

19th Century Chinese Scholars' Rock
19th Century Chinese Scholars' Rock

19th Century Chinese Scholars' Rock

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H 20.5 in W 9.5 in D 8 in

19th Century Chinese Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese limstone scholars' rock with carved Huali stand. Pagoda Red Collection #: GDD043 Keywords: Stone, sculpture, statue

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

China, Scholar Rock with Custom Wooden Base, 20th century

China, Scholar Rock with Custom Wooden Base, 20th century

Located in South Burlington, VT

The tall sinuous specimen scholar rock, a red colored Lake Tai, Taihu, or sometimes known as “infinity” stone, naturally weathered from limestone sitting atop a custom carved wood ...

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Early 2000s Asian Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand

Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is a large and tall Taihu scholar rock in an upright mushroom form displayed on a custom wood stand.

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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
Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand

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 stand.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Chinese  Natural  Viewing Stone Scholar Rock Old Shanghai collection
Chinese  Natural  Viewing Stone Scholar Rock Old Shanghai collection

Chinese Natural Viewing Stone Scholar Rock Old Shanghai collection

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a beautiful example of a unique, natural organic Chinese, Wuling- Viewing stone or scholar rock in the form of a surreal architectural structure.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Scholar's Rock on Base
Chinese Scholar's Rock on Base

Chinese Scholar's Rock on Base

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H 7.25 in W 7.5 in D 3 in

Chinese Scholar's Rock on Base

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese gongshi scholar's stone mineral specimen with holes and white streaks, mounted on a hardwood stand. Dimensions: 7.25" H x 7.5" W x 3" D. Dealer: S138XX

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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Scholar Rock Black Taihu Stone on Display Stand
Chinese Scholar Rock Black Taihu Stone on Display Stand

Chinese Scholar Rock Black Taihu Stone on Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

The slender Taihu scholar rock of an upright form is displayed on a custom carved wood stand.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Scholar's Objects

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Stone

"Ox on a Mountain" Scholars' Rock
"Ox on a Mountain" Scholars' Rock

"Ox on a Mountain" Scholars' Rock

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H 27 in W 10 in D 6 in

"Ox on a Mountain" Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

An 18th century Chinese scholars' rock in the form of an Ox on a Mountain with a rosewood base.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Mounted Objects

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Rosewood

Milky Scholars' Rock on Zitan Mount
Milky Scholars' Rock on Zitan Mount

Milky Scholars' Rock on Zitan Mount

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H 49 in W 16 in D 12 in

Milky Scholars' Rock on Zitan Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

A milk toned Scholar's rock from Beijing, China on a custom zitan mount with a cloud carved motif.

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Stone

Pair of Gilt Porcelain Scholar's Rock Lamps
Pair of Gilt Porcelain Scholar's Rock Lamps

Pair of Gilt Porcelain Scholar's Rock Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Vertical porcelain scholar's rock with dynamic movement, grottoes and an overhang.

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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

"Qilin En Flight" Lingbi Scholars' Rock
"Qilin En Flight" Lingbi Scholars' Rock

"Qilin En Flight" Lingbi Scholars' Rock

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H 21 in W 29 in D 12 in

"Qilin En Flight" Lingbi Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

Elevated on a wood base, this mesmerizing stone once resided in a scholar’s studio. Meditating on the stone’s intriguing, suggestive form, the scholar found inspiration in the stone’...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese "Winged Guardian" Lingbi Scholar's Rock
Chinese "Winged Guardian" Lingbi Scholar's Rock

Chinese "Winged Guardian" Lingbi Scholar's Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

Known as gongshi, or scholars' rocks, lingbi stones such as this were fixtures of the scholars' studio, displayed as sources of beauty and creative inspiration. Meditating on the sto...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

"Incense Plume" Miniature Chinese Scholars' Rock
"Incense Plume" Miniature Chinese Scholars' Rock

"Incense Plume" Miniature Chinese Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

Gracefully balanced on a single point, this foraged lingbi stone is displayed as a petite tabletop sculpture in the manner of traditional Chinese scholars' rocks. Prized by collector...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

China Huge Ancient  Garden Viewing Stone Scholar Rock  Specimen Grade
China Huge Ancient  Garden Viewing Stone Scholar Rock  Specimen Grade

China Huge Ancient Garden Viewing Stone Scholar Rock Specimen Grade

Located in South Burlington, VT

For your speical garden This is a beautiful tall 42 inch high example of a naturally found Chinese Lingbi viewing stone or scholar rock Five Points and it comes with its very own c...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Large Hand Carved Stone Scholar Rock With Pavilions from Old Japan
Large Hand Carved Stone Scholar Rock With Pavilions from Old Japan

Large Hand Carved Stone Scholar Rock With Pavilions from Old Japan

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a handsomely hand carved 32 inch tall example of an old black viewing stone or scholar rock we found fresh out of southern Japanese garden.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Stone

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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 the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried. Such stone...

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Japanese Black Kamuy-Kotan Suiseki God Stone

Japanese Black Kamuy-Kotan Suiseki God Stone

$300

H 6.5 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in

Japanese Black Kamuy-Kotan Suiseki God Stone

Located in Chiba, JP

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19th Century Pair of Chinese Scholar's Carved Bamboo Brush Pots Brass

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Hand carved intricate Chinese scholar's bamboo brush pots with brass rings and script. Original warm patina and some cracks as photographed present, circa 1880s.     

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A Chinese Hardwood Miniature Table Form Stand, Late 19th century

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Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Hardwood Miniature Table Form Stand, Late 19th century Dimension: Height: 11.5 cm Length: 32 cm. Depth: 12 cm. Provenance: Old Melbourne Chinese Collection.

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