David Sterner Antiques Jewelry LLC Scholar's Objects
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Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Scholar's Stone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Chinese scholar's stone.
Made of nephrite jade from the Hotan (Hetian) region of China.
Scholar's rocks (gongshi, 供石) are naturally occuring rocks that are appreciated for t...
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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
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