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Chinese Burled Hardwood Scholar Rock, Republic Period, 20th Century

About the Item

An unusual and striking Chinese scholar rock, gongshi, of polished and lacquered burled hardwood, set into a hardwood base, mid-20th century. The hardwood scholar "stone" meant to imitate dark lingbi limestone, with a fantastic shape featuring alluring perforations and hollows, mimicking a natural weather and water formed stone. The burl with a beautiful luster, featuring deep An inscription has been carved into the wood, apparently naming the stone "Xu Yun" (False Cloud) and signed RuanYuan. RuanYuan was a scholar official of the Qing Dynasty, though this stone is probably of a later date, making the inscription and signature apocryphal.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Burl,Hardwood,Carved,Lacquered,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1940-1949
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In very good condition, with some ash and dust accumulation to the deeper recesses.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894714960101

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