Scholar Stone

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

Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock, of naturalistic form, on early 19th century rosewood stand.

The stone itself is about 34 inches high. Stones from Taihu lake was among the four famous scholar rocks since ancient time in China.

The stone itself is about 26.5 inches high. Stones from Taihu lake was among the four famous scholar rocks since ancient time in China.

Chinese, probably late 19th to early 20th century. Super heavy piece, great quality and carving to this antique scholar rock!.

Chinese, from the late 1800s. Measures: Height the stone 22 inches, overall with stand 25 inches.

Carved from a dense volcanic rock known as duan stone (duānxī 端溪), inkstones provided a surface for grinding dry ink into a fine powder, which was then mixed with water to the schola...

Fine Antique Chinese Carved Fluorite Libation Cup. Beautiful natural striations through the piece with vibrant colors photographed under light. No chips or unnatural cracks.

We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way tha...

Stacked from end to end, the chunky stone beads bring texture and bright color to desktops, bookshelves or other table displays.

Stacked from end to end, the chunky stone beads bring texture and bright color to desktops, bookshelves or other table displays.

An exceptional, deeply spiritual masterpiece of Japanese 水石 (Suiseki / Viewing Stone) art: a naturally formed "Sugata-ishi" (Figure Stone) that reveals the serene silhouette of a med...

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...

SUISEKI, KAMUY KOTAN STONE – Kamuy kotan stone from the canyon called ‘Kamuy-kotan’ (‘Whereabouts of God’ in the Ainu language) in the western part of Asahikawa city in Hokkaido, Jap...

The Material: The sculpture is crafted from premium Kengziyan stone, a highly prized and historic variety of Duanxi material.

‘Kamuy kotan seki’ (Kamuy kotan stone) from the canyon called ‘Kamuy-kotan’ (‘Whereabouts of God’ in the Ainu language) in the western part of Asahikawa city in Hokkaido, Japan. Quit...

The Design & Impact: Weighing over sixteen pounds, this commanding piece transcends traditional desk accessories to become a substantial sculptural focal point for a luxury stud...

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...

A Chinese Carved Inkstone, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in 1980s. Dimensions: Height: 12.5cm. Width: 28.5cm. Depth: 17.5cm.

Not unlike the smaller Scholar's rocks, this stone pillar was placed in gardens as an object of meditation and contemplation of nature.

Stacked from end to end, the stone beads display a lovely range of pale shades, from off-white crème to deep amber.

A Chinese Hardwood Carved Jewelry Box with Stone Inlay, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Victoria Collection. Dimensions: Height: 16cm. Width: 31.5cm Depth: 17.5cm

This is a set of four antique Chinese Dali stone panels which depict wonderful landscape images. The stone is set in an ebonized panel frame. They look wonderful grouped together on ...

Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a glowing sunset river flow suggest could remind us of a similar and unique visual...

A scholar's object intended for the workshop—most likely used as an ink drip rather than a true teapot—recognizable by its small spout opening and tightly fitting lid. The piece is c...

Create a statement with this gorgeous desert rose gypsum bowl by Kathryn McCoy. Each stone is set beautifully to create an opulent and earthy mood for your space. This bowl has stone...

The Inkstone was one of the four principal elements in the Chinese scholar's study (ink stick, paper and brush). When practicing calligraphy the ink (in solid form) was dispersed on ...

Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist...

This remarkable Japanese portable writing set contains the instruments of sublime artistic expression. Also known as a yatate, this Meiji-period set includes a low writing table, an ...

This is set of 8 antique calligraphic ink blocks. A Chinese, boxed set of printing shapes, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fascinating boxed set of classic ink ston...

This is an antique set of 8 calligraphic ink blocks. A Chinese, cased set of printing shapes, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing cased set of fascinating ink...

This is a large antique calligraphic ink block. A Chinese, boxed soot ink printing stone, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Superb proportion, with delightful artisti...

A very nice Chinese rosewood calligraphy duan inkstone with brush and dragon motif, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips to the stone and measures 7...

The inkstone appears to be slate stone and was likely a She type (SheYan), one of the four famous inkstones in China that comes from She County (Anhui Province) and Wuyuan County (Ji...

This vintage Chinese seal is an exquisite example of craftsmanship, intricately carved to feature a Pixiu, the legendary son of the dragon, perched majestically atop a square mound. ...

This inkstone is from the Ming dynasty in China, and would have been used to grind hardened 'inksticks' of pigment into paint through a process of rubbing and mixing with water. The...

This calligraphy brush is distinguished by its faux turquoise handle. Hand cut and polished, exhibiting a beautiful turquoise color with naturalistic black veining, very much approxi...

This antique hand-carved sodalite hardstone brush washer is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship and artistic expression. The washer is of a compressed barrel form, a shap...

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...

A large antique Chinese hand carved red jasper snuff bottle, in the form of a sitting frog, life like in size and details, eyes painted black, with a pearl stopper to its mouth attac...

Scholarly pursuits such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry were a highly respected and revered subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only f...

They are also known as "Viewing Stones' and Scholar Stones". Large scale stones may be found in Japanese gardens.

The best burl bowls share a quality with scholar’s stones–they are the result of subtle and artful attention to found material which results in a moment of suspended wildness.

Original artwork. Titled 'Gongshi' (scholar's stone). Acrylic on canvas with torn / sculpted canvas with thin wood frame.

Polished & shaped petrified & mineralized wood created using diamond abrasives to achieve a “Scholar’s Stone”, an alluring Form. A rare coloration greatly desired by experts & collec...

Carved on the raised exterior, a vase with ruyi and evergreens atop an elephant. A large scholar's stone to the right with shoots of iris leaves.

The waves assume the appearance of scholar stones. Turmoil reconciled peacefully." Oil paint and latex on canvas.

The waves assume the appearance of scholar stones. Turmoil reconciled peacefully."

The large green jade plaques were hand-carved and hand-polished in China in the 1800's and are of incredible quality, with high-relief carvings of flowers, insects, a scholars stone,...

Lovely and well made table screen. In our opinion second half of the 20th century. Great object for scholar's desk. Lovely and large screen. In our opinion first half of the 20...

The rosewood chair having an inlaid back crest and an inset panel marble "dreamstone," the grey, ivory, black and brown inclusions in the stone resembling a mountain range. Dreamston...

A Chinese Landscape Dream Stone inscribed with a poem. The stone reminiscent of the Yuan landscapes in the style of Ni Zan.

A Chinese Landscape Dream Stone inscribed with a poem. The stone reminiscent of the Yuan landscapes in the style of Ni Zan.

A Chinese Landscape Dream Stone inscribed with a poem. The stone reminiscent of the Yuan landscapes in the style of Ni Zan.

All are dressed in traditional clothes and hairstyles, set against a backdrop of scholar's stones and pine trees. The sides of the lids are adorned with pomegranates and citrons, sym...

These plates are well painted in the Chinoiserie-style showing a golden flower vase (pot) by a small table with a scholar's stone base, by a swan sitting on a nest of yellow eggs on ...

Lovely and and well made table screen. In our opinion second half of the 20th century. Great object for scholar's desk. Additional information: Material: Wood Region of Origin: Chin...

Large Chinese mid-19th century sand stone sculpture of a scholar.

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

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