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Chinese Dahua Meditation Stone

$480
£367.86
€422.79
CA$674.18
A$754.54
CHF 394.97
MX$9,166.24
NOK 5,015.15
SEK 4,732.65
DKK 3,154.78

About the Item

Set upon its side, we display this dahua stone like a traditional scholars' rock (gongshi). Meditating on the stone’s irregular composition, the Qing-dynasty scholar sought inspiration in the sculptural form and unpredictable patterning of a well-chosen stone. Dahua stones are dredged from the depths of the Red River in China's Guangxi province, where a silt-laden current naturally polishes each stone and deposits layers of strata over time. Prized for their density and warm tones, dahua stones such as this are a favorite way to texture interiors.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Contemporary
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DH40131stDibs: LU820039538402

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