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Large Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone

$6,000
£4,580.97
€5,293.27
CA$8,422.86
A$9,388.16
CHF 4,925.65
MX$114,644.74
NOK 62,369.38
SEK 58,948.55
DKK 39,506.01

About the Item

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 a solid boulder of impressive size and weight. It was polished on all sides revealing the beautiful swirling patterns, brilliant veins in shades of colors. It is displayed 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 and place them in the study as the viewing stones. It was believed that it has power to bless the family and ward off evils. A stunning desktop piece that will surely draw visual attention.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.2 in (36.07 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Natural surface as shown. Wood stand shows minor wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945036277772

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