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  • Chinese "Winged Guardian" Lingbi Scholar's Rock
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Known as gongshi, or scholars' rocks, lingbi stones such as this were fixtures of the scholars' studio, displayed as sources of beauty and creative inspiration. Meditating on the sto...
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    21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scholar's Objects

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    Limestone

  • Chinese Rock Crystal Sphere
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Gem lore is endless, and every culture has its own beliefs about specific stones tied to cultural history, geography, and spiritual practices. In China, some practitioners of feng sh...
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    21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

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  • "Recumbent Lion" Lingbi Scholars' Rock Sculpture
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Sculptural and unusual stone formations have long been fixtures of the scholars' studio, displayed as sources of beauty and creative inspiration. Known as gongshi, or scholars' rocks...
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    Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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    Limestone, Steel

  • Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Scholarly pursuits such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry were a highly respected and revered subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only functional, but also beautiful. One of the "Four Treasures of the Study," inkstones such as this were used to mix dry ink with water for use in calligraphy painting. This 19th century inkstone is guarded by a mythical fu dog, or shizi, depicted with open jaws and a long mane of flowing curls. Resembling a Buddhist fly whisk...
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    Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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    Stone

  • Jiulongbi Mountain Meditation Stone
    Located in Chicago, IL
    A well-chosen stone is a focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio, evoking the complexities of nature and inspiring creative thought. Polished to bring...
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    21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Natural Specimens

    Materials

    Stone

  • Chinese Calligraphy Brush
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist’s creative spirit. This large calligraphy brush...
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    20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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    Other

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