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Material: Stone
19th Century Chinese Inkstone
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 19th century Chinese Inkstone. The upper part decorated with floral lotus motives serving as water basin.
The Inkstone was one of the four principal ele...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Massive Chinese jade flower basket carving
Located in New York, NY
The flower basket (not including the jade chains and connecting jade accessories) is carved from a single massive piece of jade. The jade itself has inc...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Chinese Carved Stone Snuff Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Organic Marble Sculpture by Victoria Blumberg
Located in Sagaponack, NY
"Brain Alabaster"
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21st Century and Contemporary American Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chinese Fu Dog Stone Snuff Bottle, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Large Chinese Natural Translucent Untreated Jadeite Flower Cat Birds Carving 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This modern Chinese sculpture, standing at an impressive 10 inches on its stand, is a masterful representation of contemporary jadeite craftsmanship, particularly from the renowned Suzhou tradition. Carved from natural, untreated jadeite, the sculpture presents a captivating scene of a blooming flower, complete with two small birds perched atop and a preying feline lurking beneath the intricately carved canopy of leaves and petals.
The jadeite material selected for this piece is of exceptional quality, exhibiting a pale celadon green hue that is both translucent and rich in lustre, reminiscent of the finest examples of jadeite. The translucency of the material enhances the sculpture's visual appeal, allowing light to filter through and illuminate the delicate details of the carving, while the wet lustre finish adds a sense of depth and vibrancy to the piece.
The scene depicted is one of natural harmony and beauty, yet it is imbued with the dynamic tension of the natural world, as evidenced by the presence of the preying feline. This juxtaposition adds a layer of narrative depth to the sculpture, making it not just a decorative item but a work of art that tells a story.
Crafted with the fine modern techniques of Suzhou jadeite craftsmanship, this sculpture is a testament to the skill and artistry of contemporary jade carvers, who continue to uphold the rich traditions of Chinese jade carving...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Sculpture of Buddha surrounded by children in jade root
Located in Milano, IT
This jade root sculpture portrays a Happy Buddha surrounded by a multitude of joyful children. Each detail is meticulously carved, highlighting serene and cheerful expressions that s...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
17th century Antique Burmese marble Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique marble Burmese Buddha statue is a magnificent With traces of the original lacquer and 24 krt. gilding. Crafted from marble, it stands at an impressive height of 73 cm an...
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17th Century Burmese Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Mid 20th Century Special large old lavastone Buddha statue OriginalBuddha
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Special large old lavastone Buddha statue
Material : lavastone
153 cm high
126 cm wide and 85 cm deep
Estimated weight : +/- 1000 kg
Dharmachakra mudra
Middle 20th century
Very beaut...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lava
Pair of Chinese Sandstone Column Bases, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of late 19th-century column bases likely figured into the grand and imposing surroundings of a Qing-dynasty courtyard, supporting large wooden beams that flanked an entry o...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Late 20th century old marble Krishna statue from India OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The old marble Krishna statue is a captivating piece of art that showcases the beauty and elegance of Indian craftsmanship. Carved from marble, this sta...
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Late 20th Century Indian Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Stunning Sculpture of Vishnu in Sandstone
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This stunning sculpture of Vishnu in sandstone is pre-Khmer, from Cambodia and dates circa 7th century. The size of this elegant artifact is 29 x 12.5 x 34 and it is currently located in a showroom in Europe so shipping may take a bit longer than usual.
This piece is on a high museum quality metal base. This is a Classic and very fine example of the Angkor Wat style.
We purchased this authentic sculpture circa 2012 from an established Belgium antiquities dealer. A letter, like the one in the attached photos, will be included with the purchase.
This is a large and heavy sculpture...
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15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Glamorous Natural Purple Cubic Fluorite with Dog Tooth Calcite Specimen
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Glamorous natural purple cubic fluorite with dog tooth Calcite Specimen
WEIGHT: 101.12 grams
DIMENSIONS: 4.5 x 4.6 x 3.2 Cm
ORIGIN : Balochistan, Pakistan
TREATMENT None
The Fluori...
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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Jade Hanging Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare Chinese hanging vase, carved of fine moss-in-snow jade, boasts a host of dragons, the most potent symbols of good fortune in China. Its intricat...
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20th Century Chinese Other Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Collection of Three Indian Sandstone Carved Heads of Deities
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of three carved sandstone heads on wood display stands from Northern India Rajasthan or
Madhya Pradesh, circa 11-12th century. Fragmented from large whole-body statue, these red sandstone heads exhibit very fine carving, typical of Northern Indian Art during the medieval time. Two males and one female, they represent heavenly deities Yakshas and Yakshini. Their facial features were detailed with large almond-shape eyes under thin arched eyebrows. The males have characteristic facial hairs including curvy moustaches and tightly combed beard, both finely carved, and the female wears large spoke loop earrings. They all don fantastical hairstyles with serpent-like spiral locks and some with elaborate knots on top and above the sideburns.
These deities are likely celestial musicians. A pair of full-body statues (lot 70) were offered for sale in Christie's Indian and Southeast Asian Art...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Chinese Set Two Hand Carved Jade Bi
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a set of two (2) very fine quality (2) authentic Chinese jade bi disc from the 20th century or older. These come from our private collection.
Quality: very fine translucen...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Gandharan Column Capital Fragment with an Image of the Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A bold and expressive Gandharan carved gray schist column capital fragment, circa 2nd - 3rd century, ancient region of Gandhara.
The fragment of a c...
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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Hellenistic Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Schist
Natural 2.96 Gram Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen from Kunar Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Bi-Color Tourmaline Specimen From Kunar Afghanistan
WEIGHT: 2.96 grams
DIMENSIONS: 3.2 x 1.5 x 1.0 Cm
ORIGIN: Kunar, Afghanistan
TREATMEN...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock, of naturalistic form, on early 19th century rosewood stand.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Pair Antique 20th Century Chinese Gilt Copper Elephant Form Censers w/ Jade
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Antique 20th Century Chinese Gilt Copper Elephant Form Censers with Jade Rings and Inset with Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Sandstone, and Turquoise. These gilt-bronze/copper censer...
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1990s Chinese Chinese Export Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Sandstone, Bronze
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Prehistoric Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Steel
Pair of Chinese Jade/Stone Bonsai Flower Trees, Each in a Cloisonné Planter
Located in New York, NY
cloisonné planter decorated with objects' motif on blue ground
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade, Metal, Enamel
Chinese Journey to the West Hitching Post, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Created in the mid-19th century, this charming limestone post likely once stood outside a building in China's Shanxi province as a spot to hitch livestock. Carved in reference to the Ming dynasty novel "Journey to the West," the monkey atop the post depicts Sun Wukong, the Monkey King...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Indian Mughal Style Gem-Set Gilt Brass Snuff Box in Elephant Shape
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage gilt brass lidded trinket snuff box with red and turquoise stone inlaid in the form of an elephant with trump up.
Vintage Indian Mughal style metal brass and set with dozens...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone, Metal, Brass
19th century Antique marble Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : marble
58,5 cm high
50,5 cm wide and 24 cm deep
With traces of the original lacquer and 24 krt. gilding
Mandalay style
Bhumisparsha mudra
19th century
Weight: 49,75 kgs
Or...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
76.80 Carat Natural Bi Color Drilled Tourmaline Carving Gemstone From Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
76.80 Carat Natural Bi Color Drilled Tourmaline carving gemstone From Africa
Weight: 76.80 Carats
Dimension: 3.5 x 3.0 x 0.7 Cm
Origin: Africa
C...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Late 19th Century Chinese White Jade Beads Wood Square Abacus
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Experience the elegance of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with this Late 19th Century White Jade Beads Wood Square Abacus, a stunning combination of...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Apsara Carved Limestone Stele with Extremely Rare 'Oolitic silica', Wei Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The small dots apparent on the surface of this stone stele are indicative of an oolitic silica structure or oolites formed in what is known as "Oolitic chert." The same phenomenon can also be observed in the Tang Dynasty Limestone Stele at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. This formation occurs gradually over the course of thousands to several hundred thousand years within the soil or sea. Similar structures are commonly found in ancient fossils or arrowheads. Ancient peoples chose certain types of stones for tool-making, preferring materials that were easier to work with and could be sharpened effectively. This predilection is believed to be the reason why oolitic silica structures are frequently found in ancient arrowheads.
The development of these oolitic silica structures is a very slow process involving the accumulation of siliceous layers around particulates. This phenomenon, where silica reacts with water to form layers around a nucleus, occurs under specific chemical and physical conditions. Typically, it takes thousands to hundreds of thousands of years for silica to gradually accumulate in layers through contact with moisture, a process that requires a precise harmony of many variables, including chemical conditions, temperature, pressure, pH, and biological activity.
It is known that no other stele with such a silica structure has been identified to date, serving not only as evidence of its authenticity but also significantly enhancing the rarity of this piece.
This stele appears to be a stone sculpture of an apsara, a celestial nymph from Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Despite its fragmentary state, the sculpture conveys grace and movement. The apsara is captured in a dynamic pose, perhaps once part of a larger tableau, playing a flute-like instrument.
The black stand was made in Hong Kong at the time of the acquisition.
Date : Northern Wei/Eastern Wei Dynasty(386~550)
Size : 22cm (Height) x 16cm(diameter)
Condition : Good (oolites dots on surface)
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) Sotheby's New York 20 March 2018 - Jingyatang Treasures Of Chinese Buddhist...
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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Chinese Spinach Jade Recumbent Horse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Spinach Jade Recumbent Horse
The well-striated light to dark green jade with areas of pale gray and russet, on a prunus carved wood stand.
Height of horse 10.25 in., Width 1...
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20th Century Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
20th Century Chinese Polished Carved Stone Sex Toys
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of 20th century Chinese polished carved stone sex toys.
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20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chess and Backgammon Lacquered Wood Board, China, Late 19th Century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Chess and backgammon lacquered wood board. China, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Natural 44.30 Carat Bi Color Combined Tourmaline Crystal from Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Bi-Color Combined Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan
WEIGHT: 44.30 Carat
DIMENSION: 3.6 x 1.4 x 0.9 Cm
ORIGIN: Afghanistan
COLOR: Mint Green And Green...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Chinese Hongshan Style Red Jade Sun God Carving
Located in Houston, TX
A Chinese Hongshan style carved red jade sun god. These early jade style carvings were typical ceremonial burial pieces of the Neolithic period and Hongshan c...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Lions
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An unusual pair of Chinese carved Stone models of lions, each depicted with opposing heads and seated on lotus bases. In good condition and retaining a nicely weathered surface. Circ...
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1880s Chinese Qing Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
ANTIQUE CHINESE CHINOiSERIE SOAPSTONE CARVED COMMODE CHEST OF DRAWERS MARBLE TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand painted Soapstone & lacquer marble topped Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale taste commode c...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble, Soapstone
Monumental Chinese Buddhist Mountain Monastery Soapstone Carving, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Monumental Chinese Buddhist Mountain Monastery Soapstone Carving is a masterful work of art that encapsulates the grandeur and spiritual significance of Chinese Buddhist archite...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Turn-of-the-century, Solid Alabaster, Kwan Yin Figure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian, hand-carved, graceful Kwan sculpture in flowing robes. The figure stands on an octagonal, solid alabaster base and is mounted on a large, fluted, period, carved-wood column....
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Gorgeous 53.65 Carat Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal From Paprok Mine Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gorgeous Bi Color Tourmaline crystal from paprok mine Afghanistan
WEIGHT: 53.65 Carat
DIMENSION: 5.7 x 1.0 x 0/9 Cm
ORIGIN : Paprok Mine, Afghanistan
COLOR: Pink And Green
TRE...
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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Chinese Scholar Rock Lingbi Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall Chinese scholar stone (also known as Gong Shi in Chinese; meditation stone and spirit rock in the West) of significant weight and volume is gracefully balanced on the wood dis...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Postmodern Metal and Marble CD Rack Tower, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Metal and Marble CD Rack Tower, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989
Additional information:
Materials: Marble, Metal
Color: Black
Item Type: Vintage, An...
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20th Century Post-Modern Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Chinese Scholar Stone Caitao Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Caitao type Chinese scholar stone presented on a carved confirming wood stand circa 1990s. Caitao, which means colored pottery in Chinese, was a newly discovered scholar stone type...
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1990s Chinese Chinese Export Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Art Deco Wrought Iron Table with Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
An Art Deco wrought iron round table with a green marble top.
Made in France.
Circa 1940.
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20th Century French Art Deco Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Chinese Carved Agate Antique Snuff Bottle Rare Estate Find
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful antique carved Agate snuff bottle. Hand crafted Figural designs, depicting male figures in a boat. Circa 1900. Approximate 0.71" L x 1.3...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Edwardian Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Agate
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese yellow soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning piece of art with intricate details and cultural significance. Yellow soaps...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
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
38.50 Carat Elegant Tourmaline Flower Shape Carving From Madagascar Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
38.50 carat elegant tourmaline flower shape carving from Madagascar Africa
Weight: 38.50 Carats
Dimension: 2.3 x 2.1 x 0.8 Cm
Origin: Africa
Color: Red & Green
Shape: Carving
Qualit...
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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Crystal
China Beautiful Natural Mountain Waters Desktop "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone marble "painting" of a mountain backdrop fronted by a peaceful body of water, is both unique and remarkable.
Called a dream stone Shih-hua it was 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.
Handsome custom hard wood frame
This particular dream stone is special- it is considered a master work of fine natural detail. We have had it framed in a handsome hardwood tabletop arts and crafts style frame...
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20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Decorative Chinese Chinoiserie Geisha Girls Lacquer Side Cabinet Soapstone
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chinese side cabinet with native scenes of Geisha girls carved out of soapstone and decorated in the Chinoiserie style
A very good l...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Beauty Fairy Lady On Zitan Stand Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This masterfully carved celadon jade figure represents the epitome of Chinese artistry and craftsmanship. The sculpture features a beauty dressed in flowing traditional attire, capturing the essence of grace and elegance. She is depicted holding a plate that presents a branch bearing three peaches, a symbol of longevity and prosperity in Chinese culture.
The jade used for this carving is of a refined celadon hue, adding a layer of sophistication and tranquility to the piece. The intricate detailing on the flowing dress and the lifelike representation of the peaches attest to the skill and precision involved in its creation.
This celadon jade carving...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Large pair of white marble Elephants from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: marble
103 cm high
51 cm wide and 107 cm deep
Originating from Burma
Both hand carved from a single block of white marble
Estimated weight : 500 kg / each
Very beautiful p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Rajasthani Pietra Dura Granite Table Top With Semi-precious Stones Inlay
Located in Islamabad, PK
In India, the art of Pietra Dura is known as Parchin Kari and is most famously associated with the Taj Mahal in Agra. This intricate technique was introduced to India by the Mughals ...
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Granite
'The Calydonian Boar' 15th Century Italian Marble Fragment
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique Italian marble fragment depicting a section of the Calydonian Boar Hunt. Likely once forming part of a great carved frieze, this marble fragment is thought to be 600 ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
Large Chinese Natural Untreated Jadeite Foo Dog Lion Seal Stone Carving w Stand
Located in Richmond, CA
This modern Chinese jadeite seal stone, standing at an impressive 8 inches on its stand, is a remarkable piece of artistry, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship associated with contemporary Chinese jade carving...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Chinese Zitan Brush Pot with Soapstone Inlay, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This beautif...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
China Colección Figure Cárcel Rose Quartz Rock Crystal
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
China Colección Figure Cárcel Rose Quartz Rock Crystal
Beautiful rose quartz figure of a seated Chinese lady, she seems to be caressing the head of...
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20th Century Chinese Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Quartz
Lavastone Statue of Dewi Sri from Indonesia Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: lavastone
97 cm high
63 cm wide and 39 cm deep
Dewi Sri is also called the 'rice goddess'
Originating from Indonesia
Early 21st century
H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Stone Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lava
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