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Material: Stone
Pink Rhodonite Gemstone Calligraphy Brush 15"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, rare brush made with 5 natural rose pink rhodonite gemstones, each stone measuring at 1.25" wide. A healing crystal for the heart, rhodonite dissolves negative emotions ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Marble
Rare Chinese Yellow & White Gongshi Scholar's Stone Golden Cabbage On Stand 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This rare Chinese Gongshi, or scholar's stone, is a remarkable and highly auspicious item, celebrated not only for its natural beauty but also for its cultural significance. Featurin...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Flora and Fauna Inkstone, c. 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 f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese "Suiseki" Makkouseki from Ehime
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried.
Such stone...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Red Agate Pepper Snuff Bottle with Green Jadeite Stopper 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Chinese carved agate snuff bottle with a carved green jadeite stopper. The intense red agate material shows real life likeness of a red pepper in shape and color, and is w...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Agate, Jade
Chinese Carved Jadeite Boulder Grotto on Hardwood Stand, 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Chinese carved grayish white and green jadeite (fei cui) boulder with a mountain and grotto scene, presented on a fitted carved nanmu hardwood stand, mid to late 20th century,...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Chinese Gray Lingbi Scholar Stone, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese scholar's stone, called gongshi, of gray lingbi limestone, mounted on a hardwood stand, late Qing or early Republic, early 20th century, circa 1910, China
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The ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Antique Chinese Celadon Green Jade Carving, Triple Vase, Qing Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
An extremely finely carved antique Chinese Qing dynasty, Celadon green triple vase/brush washer with an Imperial Dragon from behind attacking a bird in fro...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Shadow Agate Cameo Relief Carved Snuff Bottle Scholar Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A Chinese late Qing dynasty shadow agate snuff bottle, exquisitely carved to depict a scene of contemplative serenity. It features a scholar, thoughtfully seated on a rock, positione...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Agate
Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Blue Glass Handle
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone, Other
Rare Antique Chinese Azurite Malachite Double Snuff Bottle 19c Qing Dynasty
Located in Richmond, CA
Discover a piece of history with this 19th-century double snuff bottle, hand carved from the captivating azurite malachite stone, renowned for its vibrant interplay of green and purp...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Malachite
Rare Chinese Scholar Rock Wuling Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual Chinese scholar stone originated from Wuling Mountains, Hunan Province in central China. A type of geological wonder, formed through wind erosion and polishing by the elem...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Petite Chinese Pale Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Agate
Chinese Ink Slab Stone Tray, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimal and austere, this stone tray exemplifies the refined beauty sought after by traditional Chinese scholars, who filled their studios with objects that inspired creative thought...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a tall Chinese Taihu scholar rock in an upright mushroom-cloud shape displayed on a custom wood stand. Well-balanced in form, the stone is of an uncommon deep yellow colo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Viewing Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand. The gemstone in the botryoidal form was polished in all sides except one side with a fissure to reveal the beautiful swirling patterns and colors. It is displayed as a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent tradition in China (from Qing Dynasty and on) to collect the exotic gemstones such as malachite and turquoise specimen...
Category
20th Century American Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Large Chinese Scholar Stone Rare Red Taihu Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and dramatic Chinese Gongshi (known as meditation stone or spirit stone) from Taihu (Lake Tai) balanced on display stand. This scholar rock features a relatively red and poro...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
One of the finest Japanese Maki-e Suzuribakos (ink box) we have on offer, the roiro color box showcases an ambient nocturnal scene in which two shakudo inlaid crows perched on the handrails of a bridge (possible the Uji Bridge...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone, Metal
"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...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone, Steel
"Forest Mist" Meditation Stone Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural and unusual stone formations have long been fixtures of the Chinese scholars' studio, displayed as sources of beauty and creative inspiration. Known as scholars' rocks (go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone, Steel
Rare Chinese Kun Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sublime Chinese scholar stone was collected from the Jade Peaks in the Kun Mountains, Jiangsu Province. Known sometimes as "the magic stone" in China due to its unique formation...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Large Chinese Horizontal Gray Lingbi Scholar Stone with Grotto on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderfully formed Chinese scholar stone of Lingbi type presented on a carved wood base with curvy conforming contour. Impressive in size and substantial in weight, this grey Lingb...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Rock Ying Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Chinese scholar rock on offer here is a wonderful example of Ying (also known as Yingde stone), a less common type than Lingbi or Taihu. Gray in color, it has an extraordinary up...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Celadon Mountain Meditation Stone Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is the focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio - evoking the complexities of nature and inspiring creative thought. This sculptura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone, Steel
Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Cased, Printing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of 8 calligraphic ink blocks. A Chinese, cased set of printing shapes, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Appeali...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Large and Substantial Chinese Scholar Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning upright Chinese scholar stone (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) of significant weight and volume is gracefully balanced on the wood display stand....
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Postmodern Polished and Raw Tessellated Stone Floor Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with this Postmodern Polished and Raw Tessellated Stone Floor Vase. Featuring a mix of polished and raw stone, this vas...
Category
20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
China, Carved Agate Brush Rinser / washer, 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
China, single piece carved Agate Brush washer / Rinser, 19th Century
7.5 x 9.3 cm, height 4.5 cm
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Agate
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 Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
An extraordinary specimen created by nature millions of years ago, this large and stunning Chinese black chrysanthemum stone features white crystalline mineral (calcite and chalcedon...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Pair of Large Carved Chinese Jade Plates
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of jade plates are carved in a very delicate thin form allowing the stones natural striations and color to show through. The polish and luster are...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Large Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand and displayed as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in the vertical botryoidal form was ...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Carved Malachite Scholar’s Brush Washer in the Form of a Lotus Leaf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Carved Malachite Scholar’s Brush Washer in the Form of a Lotus Leaf, 20th Century
A finely hand-carved Chinese scholar’s brush washer, executed in richly banded natural mala...
Category
20th Century Chinese Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Malachite
Chinese Rosewood Calligraphy Duan Inkstone with Brush and Dragon Motif
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Chinese rosewood calligraphy duan inkstone with brush and dragon motif, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chip...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
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 Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese Old Memorial Stone Seated Buddha, 18 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Simple Memorial Buddha
A single stone seated Buddha in meditation and who complacently sits with Kanj engraved to each side of this sculpture
Good garden candidate
.In Japan, Kṣi...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Vintage Cut Crystal Sawtooth Edge Bowl
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add timeless elegance to your home with this vintage cut crystal sawtooth edge bowl. Featuring intricate cuts and a beautifully designed sawtooth edge, this bowl is perfect as a deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Crystal
Large Horizontal Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar stone of Lingbi type in horizontal form presented on a carved conforming wood base. Impressive in size and form, this Lingbi stone manifests itself in a silouette o...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Pair Chinse Antique Jade Red Agate Bookends Engraved Solid Brass
Located in Somis, CA
A rare, beautiful pair of antique Chinese bookends. Showcasing the beauty of translucent white jade with clarity almost to transparency, hand-carved dep...
Category
20th Century Chinese Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade, Brass
Chinese Hetian Jade Archers Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Nicely colored jade Chinese archer ring that feel oh-so-soft, heavy and cold to the touch. Jade archer rings with very soft hand polished finish that ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Japanese Kamuy-Kotan Black Suiseki God Stone
Located in Chiba, JP
‘Kamuy kotan seki’ (Kamuy kotan stone) from the canyon called ‘Kamuy-kotan’ (‘Whereabouts of God’ in the Ainu language) in the western part of Asahikawa city in Hokkaido, Japan. Quite a unique abstractive blackness as the God (‘Kamuy’=’Kami’) with no processing by human hands, except attached with a wooden stand (undetachable) as such a calm and sacred piece of Art of Japanese ‘Suiseki...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
1990s Chinese Chinese Export Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Vintage Italian Marble Vanity Tray
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage Italian marble vanity tray. Features 4 little golden legs with a rectangular tray.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal
Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Peach Brush Wash w Stand Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This exceptional celadon jade brush wash epitomizes the pinnacle of Chinese craftsmanship. Carved in the form of a hollowed peach, the piece showcases intri...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Pair Foldable Chinse Antique Jade Bookends
Located in Somis, CA
This exceptional pair of antique Chinese bookends showcases the beauty of light green jade and the craftsmanship of intricate brasswork. Large, octagona...
Category
20th Century Chinese Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade, Brass
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...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Desert Rose Gypsum Inside Out Bowl By Kathryn McCoy
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Create a statement with this gorgeous desert rose gypsum bowl by Kathryn McCoy. Each stone is set beautifully to create an opulent and earthy mood for your space. This bowl has stone...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Malachite Rock Specimen on Display Stand as a Viewing Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A malachite specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand. The botryoidal form was polished in the front and sides to reveal the beautiful swirling patterns and color while the back was left natural. It is displayed as a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent tradition in China (from Qing Dynasty and on) to collect the exotic gemstones such as malachite and turquoise...
Category
20th Century American Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Pair Year of Rabbit Fine Jade Rabbit Sculptures
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, In commemoration of the year of the rabbit- we are proud to offer these rare carvings.
A finely carved pair (2) of antique celadon jade crouching rabbits.
These handsome ja...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Mini Vase Archaic Beast Ring Handle Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite 19th-century Qing Dynasty celadon jade miniature vase is a masterwork of Chinese craftsmanship. The vase features intricately carved beast handles, each adorned with free-moving rings, adding a layer of complexity and artistry to the piece. The body of the vase is embellished with archaic carvings, a nod to China's rich artistic heritage. The vase culminates in a trumpeting mouth, elegantly flaring outward, and is raised on a meticulously carved footring. The jade itself is of a celadon hue, highly prized for its subtle, translucent quality. The vase is presented on a matching hardwood stand, enhancing its visual appeal. This piece is not just a vase, but a testament to the high level of artistry and skill that defines Qing Dynasty jade...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Rare Chinese Xuan Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare Xuan type Chinese scholar stone on a carved wood stand circa 19th century Qing dynasty. Xuan stone was traditionally collected in Xuan Zhou, Anhui Province in China. The stone...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Large Chinese Export Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Scholars Seal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Chinese export carved soapstone foo dog scholars seal, nicely carved, in two color soapstone, with large seal at base.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Scholar Stone Mountain Form with Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) on a fitted display wood stand circa 19th century. This is likely a grey Lingbi type stone with subtle arch mimics a horizontal mountain range. The wrinkles and folds on the greyish black surface were perfectly weathered by elements for millenniums. Smooth and rugged at the same time, the mountain range shows a poetic formation that was often depicted in the ink scroll...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar Stone Wuling Rock on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar stone originated from Wuling Mountains, Hunan Province in central China. A type of geological wonder, formed through wind erosion and polishing by the elements of t...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Large Antique Calligraphic Ink Block, Chinese, Soot Ink, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique calligraphic ink block. A Chinese, boxed soot ink printing stone, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Superb ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Spinach Jade and Gold Page Turner with a small Agate Page Turner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of page turners we recently acquired out of an estate. the first is a Chinese Spinach Jade beauty with a band of gold. It is presumably gold filled as it’s not marked but may ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Large Chinese Scholar Rock Lingbi Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressive Chinese scholar Lingbi stone (also known as Gong Shi in Chinese; meditation stone and spirit rock in the West) of substantial height and mass on a carved wood display s...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stone Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
