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A Framed Group of Five Chinese Dali Marble Scholar’s Stones, Late Qing Period
$3,000
£2,277.97
€2,605.03
CA$4,191.44
A$4,661.79
CHF 2,434.24
MX$56,729.03
NOK 31,088.99
SEK 29,155.99
DKK 19,442.34
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Although sometimes referred to as ‘paintings’ or ‘dream stones’, these are sections of Dali marble, quarried from the Cangshan mountain range in Western China and carefully chosen & hewn to expose their unique russet, black & grey striations that evoke ethereal, misty mountainous landscapes & clouds. Each showing hand painted calligraphy in red.
The Chinese refer to these striations as "moss entangled in melting snow". The reverse of the frame showing showing traditional joinery methods featuring a chamfered panel secured with individual 'keys' slotted & nailed in place.
In very good overall condition, and priced competitively in comparison to similar examples in the marketplace.
- Dimensions:Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
- Style:Chinoiserie (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In very good overall condition with no obvious alterations or repairs noted. The surface of the marble panels retains an old patina overall.
- Seller Location:Ottawa, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2728339368022
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