Suiseki Stones
Antique Chinese Stone Egg Gongshi Suiseki
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
equivalent, Suiseki, stones like these are revered for their beauty, what we would call (in the west) ready
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Early 20th Century Chinese Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/"Suiseki"/Appreciation Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
collectively known as "suiseki", which means "water" and "stone."
The name originates from the tradition of
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese Black Kamuy-Kotan Suiseki God Stone
Located in Chiba, JP
SUISEKI, KAMUY KOTAN STONE – Kamuy kotan stone from the canyon called ‘Kamuy-kotan’ (‘Whereabouts
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese Kamuy-Kotan Black Suiseki God Stone
Located in Chiba, JP
‘Kamuy kotan seki’ (Kamuy kotan stone) from the canyon called ‘Kamuy-kotan’ (‘Whereabouts of God
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese "Suiseki" with Pink color / Natural Stone Carving
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the fact
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
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
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
![Japanese old small appreciation stone/scholar's stone/scenery of cliff/[suiseki]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/japanese-old-small-appreciation-stone-scholars-stone-scenery-of-cliff-suiseki-for-sale/f_54872/f_395751321714898373319/f_39575132_1714898373556_bg_processed.jpg?width=240 "Japanese old small appreciation stone/scholar's stone/scenery of cliff/[suiseki]")
$800
H 3.94 in W 7.49 in D 3.75 in
Japanese Old Daruma-shaped Viewing Stone / Suiseki Figurine Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese Daruma figure stone, suiseki (viewing stone).
The place where it was found
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Stone
$600
H 5.32 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
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
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
![Japanese antique small scholar's stone/[Suiseki]/appreciated stone/mountain](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/japanese-antique-small-scholars-stone-suiseki-appreciated-stone-mountain-for-sale/f_54872/f_428493821734685938798/f_42849382_1734685939080_bg_processed.jpg?width=240 "Japanese antique small scholar's stone/[Suiseki]/appreciated stone/mountain")
$1,400
H 4.93 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in
Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Stone / Elegant Mountain Scenery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the fact
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
$1,000
H 4.89 in W 12.92 in D 3.94 in
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
Materials
Stone
Japanese "Suiseki" Makkouseki from Ehime
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the fact
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
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
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
$1,200
H 7.09 in W 17.72 in D 10.24 in
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
Materials
Glass
$389 / set
H 2.76 in Dm 3.35 in
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone / Beautiful Appreciation Stone/Natural Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
for appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
$800
H 5.24 in W 8.67 in D 2.29 in
Kintsugi stone
Located in MEAUX, FR
, known as Suiseki. These natural stones are chosen for their form, texture, or patterns, and are seen as
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2010s Obelisks
Materials
Stone
Big Red Natural Mountain Scholar Garden Stone Beauty #2
Located in South Burlington, VT
Gongshi Scholar and Viewing stones :
Suiseki (sui = water and seki= stone) is the Japanese name for
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Big Red Natural Mountain Shape Scholar Garden Stone, Spirit Rock Beauty
Located in South Burlington, VT
with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.
About Suiseki and Gongshi Scholar and Viewing stones
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7 in W 19 in D 14 in
Geological Survey No3 - contemporary, abstract, multimedia, outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Suiseki (Scholars Stones), each detail builds a story, and every person will find a favorite view or
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Metal, Steel
$35,000
H 83 in W 30 in D 30 in
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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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures
Stone Egg Gongshi Suiseki 20th century
Located in Vosselaar, BE
equivalent, Suiseki, stones like these are revered for their beauty, what we would call (in the west) ready
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Quartz
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
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
Category
20th Century Japanese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Old Stone/ Amazing Rocky Landscape
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the fact that I enjoyed
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
H 6.7 in W 15.75 in D 6.19 in
Tall "Eight Peaks" Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Bonsai Suiseki
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fantastic tall mountain scholar rock, natural bonsai suiseki with eight high peaks and 10 inches
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Fantastic Jagged Peaks Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Bonsai Suiseki
Located in South Burlington, VT
contemporary Mountain scholar rock or viewing stone known as
-Youlan stone- is a natural mountain stone that
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 3.5 in W 10.5 in D 4.5 in
Fantastic Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Bonsai Suiseki with High Peaks
Located in South Burlington, VT
contemporary Mountain scholar rock or viewing stone known as
-Youlan stone- is a natural mountain stone that
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Tall Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Bonsai Suiseki with Eight High Peaks
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fantastic tall mountain scholar rock, natural bonsai suiseki with eight (8) high peaks and 11
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Fantastic Tall Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Bonsai Suiseki with High Peaks
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fantastic tall mountain scholar rock, natural bonsai suiseki with high peaks, 7 inches tall
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Green Old Scholar's Stone / Appreciation Stone /Wonderful Natural Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 6.11 in W 10.83 in L 6.11 in
Chinese Viewing Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese view stone that recalls a mountain landscape with cliffs and caves, mounted
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Big Red Natural Mountain Shape Scholar Viewing Stone, Spirit Rock Beauty
Located in South Burlington, VT
Viewing stones :
Suiseki (sui = water and seki= stone) is the Japanese name for naturally formed stones
Category
20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Old Scholar's Stone / Odd Shaped Appreciation Stone / Suiseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the fact
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Suiseki Rock-Stone on Wooden Base
Located in Kastrup, DK
. Such stones for appreciation are collectively called "suiseki". Suiseki means "water" and "stone"
Category
20th Century Japanese Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Japanese Black Kamuy-Kotan Suiseki God Stone
Located in Chiba, JP
‘Kamuy kotan seki’ (Kamuy kotan stone) from the canyon called ‘Kamuy-kotan’ (‘Whereabouts of God
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Old Stone / Appreciation Large Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the fact
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 6.89 in W 18.19 in D 13 in
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/AppreciationStone/suiseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the fact
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 11.23 in W 10.83 in D 9.45 in
Japanese Old Stone "suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Stone / Appreciation Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
H 3.35 in W 9.45 in D 6.7 in
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
Materials
Limestone
H 7.68 in W 15.56 in D 6.11 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
![Japanese antique, small scholar's stone/[Suiseki]/appreciated stone/mountain](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/japanese-antique-small-scholars-stone-suiseki-appreciated-stone-mountain-for-sale/f_54872/f_363171421695655013117/f_36317142_1695655013376_bg_processed.jpg?width=240 "suiseki rocks")
H 4.93 in W 7.09 in D 4.93 in
Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Old Stone/ Elegant Mountain Scenery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 6.11 in W 11.15 in D 7.8 in
Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Old Stone/ Mountain Scenery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the fact that I enjoyed
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Tall "Eight Peaks" Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Bonsai Suiseki
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fantastic tall mountain scholar rock, natural bonsai suiseki with eight high peaks and 12 inches
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Fine "Twin Peaks" Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Bonsai Suiseki
Located in South Burlington, VT
From a Japanese Garden
Fantastic tall and old mountain scholar rock or viewing stone, natural
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Fine "Eight Peaks" Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Bonsai Suiseki
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fantastic tall mountain scholar rock, natural bonsai suiseki with eight high peaks and 10 inches
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Fine Large Brilliant Red "Twin Peaks" Mountain Scholar Rock Suiseki
Located in South Burlington, VT
suiseki "twin peaks" mountain scholar rock or viewing stone, natural bonsai suiseki with twin high peaks
Category
20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Fantastic Jagged Peaks Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Bonsai Suiseki
Located in South Burlington, VT
contemporary mountain scholar rock or viewing stone known as
Youlan stone is a natural mountain stone that has
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Fine Black Mountain "Eight Peaks" Scholar Rock, Natural Bonsai Suiseki
Located in South Burlington, VT
Old Shanghai collection.
Dramatic tall mountain scholar rock, natural bonsai suiseki with eight
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Fantastic Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Bonsai Suiseki with High Peaks
Located in South Burlington, VT
contemporary Mountain scholar rock or viewing stone known as
-Youlan stone- is a natural mountain stone that
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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
Materials
Stone
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone, Appreciation Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the fact
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/Appreciation Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 13.39 in W 10.04 in D 7.29 in
Old Japanese Beautiful Scholar's Stone / "Makkou-Stone" /Carved Ornamental Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
H 5.12 in W 12.21 in D 6.89 in
Japanese old small scholar's stone/appreciated mountain stone/"Seigaku" stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the fact
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
H 9.65 in W 8.86 in D 3.35 in
Japanese old scholar's stone/appreciated mountain stone/"Seigaku" stone/natural
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the fact
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
H 6.89 in W 13.98 in D 6.7 in
Japanese Old Appreciation Stone/Scholars Stone/Mountain Landscape Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
"suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the fact that I enjoyed pouring water
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
H 6.78 in W 16.15 in D 5.6 in
Old Japanese Beautiful Scholar's Stone / "Seigaku-Stone" /Mountain-Shaped
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
H 5.71 in W 19.69 in D 9.18 in
Japan Antique "Mountain" Stone Scholar Bowl Old Kyoto Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Our Recent Kyoto Japanese Acquisition Travels
A hard to find antique dark volcanic stone
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects
Materials
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
Materials
Limestone
Japanese Root Wood and Burl Vessel for Ikebana, Taisho Period
Located in Austin, TX
simply as an object for contemplation, akin to a scholar rock or suiseki viewing stone.
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects
Materials
Burl
Japanese Bronze Dragon Suiban, Ikebana Vessel, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
horizontally. Suiban are also used in conjunction with suiseki, small, naturally formed stones with interesting
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Suiseki Stones For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of suiseki stones for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique suiseki stones was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, limestone and quartz. Suiseki stones have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century.
How Much are Suiseki Stones?
Prices for suiseki stones can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, suiseki stones begin at $362 and can go as high as $2,000, while the average can fetch as much as $885.
Questions About Suiseki Stones
- What are suiseki stones?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Suiseki stones are natural stones that are kept and displayed in appreciation of their form. It is a tradition in Japanese culture that was inspired by Chinese scholar rocks. On 1stDibs, find an array of suiseki stones.
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