Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Color: Beige
Material: Stone
Egyptian scarab with spiral design
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Scarab with spiral design
MATERIAL: Steatite
CULTURE: Egyptian
PERIOD: Second Intermediate Period, 1700 – 1550 B.C
DIMENSIONS: 12 mm x 9 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE...
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Greek head
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ITEM: Head
MATERIAL: Marble
CULTURE: Greek, Hellenistic period
PERIOD: 3rd – 1st Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 55 mm x 47 mm x 47 mm
CONDITION: Good condition. Includes stand
PROVENANCE: E...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Snuff Bottles Reverse Painted Set 5 Birds
Located in Somis, CA
Our snuff bottles are 100% hand painted from within and topped with gemstone grade agate lids. The Chinese art of églomisé uses a very thin bamboo brush with a few strands of hair to...
Category
2010s Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Agate
Large Bactrian Bronze Age Alabaster Chalice
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Bactrian alabaster chalice, circa 3000-2000 BC. It has an elegant tapering formed base with a undeep rimmed cup. The alabaster is strikingly vained. ...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Archaistic Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Chinese Rare Large Earthy Green And Yellow Jade Bi Disc with Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found combination of yellow and green jade with patches of brown accents in the stone that depict a green earthy feel. ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Alabaster Marble Seated Buddha Statue
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese alabaster Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband.
Age: Burma, Mandalay P...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
French Caen Stone Architectural Fragment on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An excellent mid 19th century French Caen stone architectural fragment on stand reputedly from a church destroyed in WWII. With its beau...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Steel
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Alabaster Marble Seated Buddha Statue
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese alabaster Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with original lacquer and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband.
A...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Alabaster Marble Seated Buddha Statue
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese alabaster Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband.
Age: Burma, Mandalay P...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Square Travertine Coffee Table with Rounded Corners, Italy, 1970
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
Vintage coffee table in travertine with a square table top with rounded corners. The base consists of 2 separate parts, and they can be placed as you like. The color has a yellow und...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Pair Antique Carved Porcelain Bass Bookends Four Seasons
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of beautiful solid brass bookends with finely carved porcelain florals. Large porcelain insets in oval form, finely carved in relief with flowers representing four seasons, sp...
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20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade, Brass
Post-Modern Maitland Smith Italian Travertine Bullnose Console Table, 1980s
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Nothing Says Style like a Travertine Stone accent in your Home. Weave warm neutral Rattan or Sea Grass Fibers around this piece to bring soft balance. ??
A TRUE POST-MODERN COLLECTOR’S PIECE
• Circa 1980’s Preserved Vintage
• SOLID 100% Travertine Material
• Sealed Travertine Pores
• Water Resistant ??
• Sleek Minimalist Rectangle Design
Authentic Post-Modern Elegance and Sophistication: Base beautifully contrasted by a matte finish.
Pampas Grass...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Andrianna Shamaris Husband and Wife Statue
Located in New York, NY
Sandstone husband and wife statue. Handmade from the island of Sumba.
This statue was handmade in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that...
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1950s Primitive Vintage Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Big Cache Old Chinese Heavenly Green Jade Bi , 94 Pieces
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a guaranteed authentic old Chinese jade bi cache of ninety four (94) discs
from the Qijia culture, Northwestern China.
Including our “Certificate of Authenticity”
To worship heaven with a bi explains their importance and use in ancient Chinese culture.
This group would make an instant collection for reference study, trading, making into your own pendant jewelry, or new year gifts.
Dimensions will vary: 1.5-2.8 inches diameters. Quality will vary from good to fair- please refer to the photographs. Shapes will include round, nearly round, and irregular styles. Serious parties may request more photographs.
A brief history follows. Note the stunning green and brown calcification and hues combination. We acquired these 20 years ago on one of our dozens of trips to China, northwestern China, Lanzhou area.
Provenance:
1 Our private collection and accompanied by our Guarantee of Authenticity.
History:
Flat jade discs with a round central hole bi are among the earliest surviving artifacts of China and must be considered among great ancient art forms- masterpieces of the Neolithic period. Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using stone...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Celadon Jade Barrel 15"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush consisting a collection of 6 celadon jade barrel rings, each ring measures 1.5" wide. Historically such rings were wo...
Category
2010s Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Italian Contemporary Woman Marble Sculpture
Located in Islamabad, PK
Italian contemporary Woman marble sculpture
A stunning and extremely high quality Italian white Carrara marble statue. The wonderfully executed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Revival Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Stone Standing Buddha Guan Yin Silk Road Tang Style
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, finely carved Tang dynasty Silk Road style solid stone statue of Goddess of Compassion Guan Yin Avalokitwshavara. The bodhisattva is sho...
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20th Century Chinese Tang Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Three Farm Animals Reverse Painted Snuff Bottles
Located in Somis, CA
Our snuff bottles are topped with gemstone grade agate lids and 100% hand painted from within. The Chinese art of eglomise uses a very thin bamboo brush with a few strands of hair to...
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2010s Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Agate
15-16th Century Sandstone Standing Buddha Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
400-500 years old hand carved sandstone sculpture of a standning Buddha flanked by a munk and a mythical animal.
Originates from pagoda / temple in Ara...
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16th Century Burmese Other Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Antique Solid Stone Spice Mortar & Pestle From Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This spice mortar from the island of Java in Indonesia was hand-carved from a single block of limestone. It was once used to grind various spices. Its wor...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Set of 5 Snuff Bottles Reverse Painted Birds
Located in Somis, CA
Our snuff bottles are 100% hand painted from within and topped with gemstone agate lids. The Chinese art of églomisé uses a very thin bamboo brush with a few strands of hair to apply...
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2010s Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Agate
Mid-20th Century Cast Stone Architectural Panels, a Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th C., cast stone panels with attractive patina. The panels could be used outdoors or for interior decoration. The back side of the panels have metal wall mounts.
Dimensions:
6...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone, Metal
Set of Three Eglomise Reverse Painted Snuff Bottles with Lotus
Located in Somis, CA
Our snuff bottles are topped with gemstone grade agate lids and 100% hand painted from within. The Chinese art of eglomise uses a very thin bamboo brush with a few strands of hair to...
Category
2010s Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Agate
The Snaked Altar Column Statue Compressed Marble Powder Sculpture Bergama Museum
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 8 kg
The Snaked Altar, situated atop a marble column at the entrance square of the Ancient City of Asclepion, holds the distinction of being recognized as the earliest symbol of medicine and pharmacy.
The altar's prominent position within the Asclepion complex highlights its importance in the context of ancient medical practices. It served as a visual representation of the profound connection between spirituality and healing, as Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine, was often depicted alongside snakes, which were regarded as symbols of rebirth and rejuvenation.
Today, the original Snaked Altar finds its rightful place of honor in the prestigious Bergama Museum. Visitors to the museum can marvel at its intricate details and appreciate the craftsmanship of the ancient artisans who sculpted it. The altar's preservation allows us to delve into the depths of history and gain insights into the ancient world's understanding and reverence for medicine.
*Crafted from compressed marble powder.
*Manufactured using molds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Rose Quartz Dragon Dogs Vase, China
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pink rose quartz vase or vessel, circa early-20th century, China. Piece has hand-carved dragon dogs chasing a snail around exterior, polished smooth. A beautiful standa...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Quartz
1920's Holy Water Font Lady of Guadalupe and Angel in Alabaster and Agate
Located in BILBAO, ES
1920's Holy water font with Lady of Guadalupe and angel in light green alabaster and agate with a beautiful translucent quality and the many colors that can be achieved from this spe...
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19th Century Mexican American Craftsman Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Agate, Alabaster
Pair of Chinese Stone Finials with Peaches and Persimmons, 17th/18th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Over four hundred years ago, these rare stone finials once sat high on the roof of a Ming dynasty building. Hand-carved in Shanxi province, they offer a glimpse of a bygone era - man...
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18th Century Chinese Ming Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Rare Indian Islamic Carved Calligraphic Marble Tile, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
A rare Indian Islamic carved calligraphic marble tile, circa 1860
Hand carved with a cusped cartouche containing lines of dense thuluth calligraphy. Sitti...
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19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Chinese Late Qing Carved Soapstone Jar Shaped Brush Pot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved Chinese soapstone brush pot of jar shape believed to date from the latter Qing dynasty and probably around 1900. The brush washer is carved from a jade colored soapston...
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Early 1900s Asian Qing Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
China Three Antique Fantastic Stone Garden Monks
Located in South Burlington, VT
Instant display and collection, one of a kind #2
From western China and collected some 20 years ago, comes this group of three (3) large hand carved red sandstone Lohans or Monks da...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Italian Half Bust Woman Sculpture, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian marble sculpture which represents half woman bust with a transparent square base. Made in Italy 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Two Carved and Painted Marble Buddhist Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Two kneeling male figures, perhaps priests or disciples of the Buddha in carved white marble, believed to be Temple Sculpture. One with hands clasped in prayer, the other with arms d...
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Early 20th Century Asian Agra Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
China Three Antique Fantastic Stone Garden Monks
Located in South Burlington, VT
Instant display and collection, one of a kind.
From western China and collected some 20 years ago, comes this group of three (3) large hand carved red sandstone Lohans or Monks da...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Inside Painted Rock Crystal, "Birds and Follower" Snuff Bottle by Li Yingtao
Located in Tainan, TW
Li Yingtao, an owner of Yizhenzhai, was born in Hengshui City in 1963. He was praised as a Chinese master of splashing color in inside painting, a Master of Arts and crafts in Hebei Province, and the founder of splashing color techniques in inside painting. By now, he has been teaching and passing down this technique to his students.
Mr, Li Yingtao is one of the most outstanding disciples of the master of Chinese arts and crafts...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal
Prehistoric Stargazer Marble Head
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A small, Prehistoric Anatolian marble head of the kiliya type. Of highly stylized geometric form, the marble head is elliptical, with a faintly defined nos...
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15th Century and Earlier Turkish Prehistoric Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Chinese Carved Stone Bust of Guanyin the Bodhisattva of Compassion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage carved stone bust of Guanyin from the mid 20th century, with ornate headdress. Created in China during the midcentury period, this carved stone bust captivates us w...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Pair of Traditional Chinese Soapstone Cups
Located in London, GB
Pair of traditional Chinese soapstone cups
Chinese, 20th century
Cups: Height 5cm, width 10cm, depth 6cm
Saucers: Height 1cm, width 8.5cm, depth 8.5...
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20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese stone Foo Dogs guardian lions from the mid-20th century, with sandstone patina, on rectangular bases. Created in China...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Qing Dynasty Chinese 19th Century Stone Temple Pedestal with Hand-Carved Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period stone temple pedestal from the 19th century with hand-carved motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this temple pedestal features a linear si...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Indian Silver Gilt and Agate Handled Travelling Knife and Fork
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Indian silver gilt and agate handled travelling knife and fork set, boxed; an addition to our silver flatware collection
This exceptional antique Indian silver gilt and agate handle knife and fork set consists of a table knife and fork.
The silver blade of the knife has a plain rounded form and the fork has four tines.
The surfaces of the knife and fork are plain and unembellished.
The silver gilt ferrule of each piece is embellished with pin struck and stylised bud style borders, in addition to the contemporary engraved initials 'EEW' to the reverse surface.
This impressive antique knife and fork set...
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1880s Indian Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Agate, Silver
Hand Carved Marble Flower Bowl, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large, heavy marble bowl, hand-carved with a floral motif. Bone-white colored marble with fine veining. India, circa 1950-1960. A massive slab of fine stone turned by expert artisa...
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1960s Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Rock Crystal Tiger Kingdom Sculpture Hand Carved
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, hand carved, rare sculpture depicting five tigers in the forest. The sculpture is made of an entire block of natural rock crystal. It is naturally transparent with natur...
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2010s Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Crystal
China Glorious Dunes Landscape Natural Stone "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary Natural work, one of a kind
Framed in our own custom "Arts & Crafts" hard wood frame.
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone painting is of a Minimalist depiction of what appear to be sand dunes in natural sand and light colors. This is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Rare Large Chinese Export circa 1900 Shoushan Stone Sculpture Pandas Crane Birds
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare original Chinese Export circa 1900 Shoushan stone carving of mountain lions on rocks
I h...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Large Carved Chinese Marble Bust Head of Guanyin Buddhist Bodhisattva Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautiful marble Quan Yin. Very large and incredibly heavy (needs additional padding on the underside or a stand to help balance the bust so that it ca...
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20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
China Natural Stone "Painting" Moonlight Earth
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese extraordinary natural stone painting
"Moonlight Earth" #9
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of what appears to be a blac...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Petite Chinese Early Qing Dynasty Red Sand Figurine from the 17th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese early Qing dynasty red sand figurine from the 17th century. Arms crossed on the chest, holding an object perhaps a scroll, this Qing Chinese figurine attracts our attention with its nice age, petite proportions and red undertone. The large capped face, adorned with jewelry and exuding a serene expression, stands out beautifully on a rather flat body, simply outlined with two thin arms and legs. Placed anywhere in a home, this Chinese 17th century sandstone figurine...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Chinese Natural Stone "Painting" Dunes Galore
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary Natural work, one of a kind.
Framed in our own custom "arts and crafts" wood frame.
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone painting is of a Minimalist depiction of what appear to be sand dunes in natural sand and light colors. This is called a dream stone Shih-hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone.
This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve.
This thin marble stone painting is approximately 1/4" thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing incredible patterns in soft white and gray colors. Its weight is surprisingly modest- easily hung with standard hardware.
On occasion, private collectors would invite an artisan to inscribe a poetic description onto their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads:
Beautiful Land of long sides of Mountains.
Dimensions:
Measures: Frame 13.5 inches high and 38.5 inches wide.
Site 8 inches x 33 inches
Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China.
History of dream stone paintings:
Chinese painting stone that were cut from stone found on Shuang Yang mountain in Dali mountains Captivating compositions, They might remind us of a long string of rugged mountain caps from a distance. These dream stones are cut from a scarce regional stone yielding notoriously “fuzzy” detailed paintings. To find examples possessing clear, contrasting detail like this one is indeed a rare find. Fine stone paintings like this example are rare as access to and availability of resource material diminishes. After a thin coating of wax is carefully applied to its surface to protect and reveal its beautiful subtle colors, this stone painting is signed upper right position with poetic verse and seal of an artisan who describes its majestic beauty.
Reference: Dreaming of Dreamstones China’s Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings, Schneible Fine Arts. Dreaming of Dreamstones – World’s first comprehensive English text publication covers China’s extraordinary natural Stone Paintings, by author and dream stone lecturer Douglas Schneible, 35 pages, softcover, ISBN 978-0-578. See photos.
We have been dealing in authentic Chinese natural stone paintings...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
China Extraordinary Unique Lady In Pink Natural Stone Painting
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind. Custom Chinese framed.
Rare red flower marble stone- a Chinese Favorite
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of an ima...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Rare Chinese Alms Jade Globular Shape Bowl with Relief Panels of Fruit
Located in New York, NY
A quite rare 18-19th century Chinese hand carved globular shape alms jade bowl, hand carved with relief panels of sacred fruit. With a beautiful celadon color, this jade bowl has bee...
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Early 1800s Chinese Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Carved Yellow Soapstone Figure of Guanyin, Chinese circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The finely carved full length figure of 'The Goddess of Compassion, Kindness & Mercy' shown attired in flowing robes, her hair in high chignon with her face effecting a serene and me...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Antique Daoist Sculpture, Hsuan Tien Shangti
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Chinese antique Daoist sculpture of the "Emperor of the North Pole", Hsuanwu or Hsuan Tien Shangti, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), hand-carved an...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Architectural Antique Stone Panel -
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Charming antique Mogul cast pink stone, special for an architectural solution - wonderful on wall like a sculpture or on a base for little table. It's a rare piece, perfectly preser...
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Mid-18th Century Indian Agra Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Chinese Immortal Peach Finial, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This carved limestone charm promises longevity in the form of the immortal peach. According to Chinese mythology, the Jade Emperor’s palace was surrounded by peach trees that provided ripe fruit every three thousand years. A single bite of this charmed fruit...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Crystal Happy Buddha Statue, 7 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning, extra large, all natural crystal sculpture of a Chinese Happy Buddha. The boulder is crystal clear with beautiful gold threads and moss covering the back. It weighs an in...
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2010s Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
Often referred to as “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic gatekeepers seen throughout China and elsewhere in Asia. Traditional symbols of protectio...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Limestone Foot Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century foot rest from China's Shanxi province is simply designed with a rounded body and four square feet. Hand carved of limestone, the footstool is patterned with rhythmic etchings and adorned on the ends with an eight-sided star, a symbolic depiction of the universe. It was believed that the Sky Emperor T'ai-Yi, a deification of primordial unity, resided at the top point of this star and ruled over all eight divisions of Heaven. Unlike wooden footstools that would have been placed before chairs or daybeds as a signal of status, this limestone foot rest was likely used in a garden before a drum seat...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Limestone
China Rare Antique Double Dragon Stone, 19thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's one of the most beautiful Chinese antiques we have ever found in our travels in China over the past three decades.
This is a one-of-a-kind antique sandstone lintel which when installed and displayed could be a handsome addition to your decor. It dates to the 18th century of the Qing dynasty.
It still retains remnants of its original poly chrome surfaces. The carving and detail is deep and very fine.
Depicted are a pair of writhing dragons competing for the fabled -wish granting jewel- and possibly water waves beneath- all auspicious signs.
Dimensions:
13 inches high and 71 inches wide and 14 inches deep
Photographs taken in natural light in our garden.
Rare work of art.
Provenance: originally found in Chengdu Province and has been part of family collection since its acquisition in 2004.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
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