Chinese Natural Specimens

This exquisite Chinese Republic jade, glass, and hardstone flower bonsai tree is a stunning example of mid-20th century craftsmanship. Known as Ming Trees, these pieces are celebrate...

A rare fossilized organic natural red sea coral specimen, circa 1930s. The piece is in great condition and measures 2.75"W x 1.75"D x 6.5"H. Gorgeous and rare! #4355

A magnificent large specimen from Guangdong, China, displaying a captivating blend of deep blue azurite and rich green malachite. The surface is covered with crystals of varying size...

Authentic 1950s Acupuncture Meridian Model . ''Chinese TXT reads'' Made in the people republic of China Good Health Kangle Brand Company . Very good condition . On a Wooden base ...

This vivid combination specimen features lustrous, deeply pigmented Purple Fluorite crystals forming over a contrasting snow-white bed of sparkling massive Quartz. The Fluorite displ...

The Yaogangxian mine (whose name translates to, “Jade-Mountain god”) is located within a 4 x 2.5 km expanse of a tungsten-tin (W-Sn) deposit in the Hunan Province of China. Although the deposit has been mined since 1914 for ore, it has only recently been a source of collectible mineral specimens. Despite being among the newer finds in the mineral collecting world, YGX fluorites have distinguished themselves with their enchanting water-color blues, lilacs, and purples and propensity for good form. This is a sculptural example made up of several cubic fluorite crystals...

A stunning specimen of green fluorite from China, formed by large intergrown cubes of different sizes, creating a beautiful and sculptural shape. The central crystal is especially st...

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. In the spirit ...

This green Fluorite specimen displays a dense field of tightly intergrown, sharply-defined cubic crystals with a sea-green hue that evokes the calming depths of oceanic water. The cr...

Golden Barite with Marcasite Crystals from Nandan County, Hechi, Guangxi, China. Complex intersecting formation of lustrous gem translucent golden bar...

From Lushi, Henan Province, China Geode cluster of large, blocky crystals of yellow-tan barite crystals with fluorite. The barites are translucent and show internal growth phantoms....

From Lushi, Henan Province, China. Long cluster of large, blocky crystals of yellow-tan barite crystals. The barites are translucent and show internal growth phantoms. Weight...

Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan Province, China. Huge cluster of fully crystallized, gem-purple fluorite crystals. The transparent fluorite crystals are lus...

From Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan Province, China. Large gem transparent crystals of blue fluorite crystals with glassy crystal surfaces gem blue core with blue phanto...

A lingzhi fungus table screen Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) The unusual Chinese scholar’s object, mounted natural dried and preserved lingzhi fungus. Lobed asymmetrical outline with dee...

This gorgeous combination specimen features unbelievably rich golden honey or pineapple calcite from China on a contrasting pitch black matrix covered in lustrous druze. The calcites...

Lofty red coral specimen with its distinctive sea inspired form and alluring color, created by mother nature and presented on a lucite base to enhance the sculptural elements.

From Liufengshan Mine, Guichi, Anhui Province, China Lustrous dark-blue azurite crystals lining cavities front and rear on a crystallized mass of azurite with with fibrous green mal...

From Xiayang, Yongchun Co., Fujian, China From the 2017 new find, these rich intense blue Fluorite crystals that are composed of fully termin...

Large cluster of silver-metallic arsenopyrite crystals with highly reflective luster with unusual parallel growth aggregates with small isolated rosettes of muscovite. Weight: 3.1...

This breathtaking specimen comes from a distinctive group of fluorites that have affectionately been nicknamed, “tanzanite fluorite” for their gemlike aesthetics and color-shifting a...

These unusually sinuous lengths of bamboo are known as "Buddha belly bamboo" for each segment's resemblance to the ample gut of the Chinese monk Budai, o...

From Tieshan District, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, China Lustrous translucent large blocky golden rhombohedral crystals of calcite in a stacking formation. The calcite crys...

A stunning all-natural jadeite jade bracelet, featuring hefty approximately 18mm beads in a captivating mix of lavender, green, gray, and white hues. Each bead is uniquely colored by...

Early 20th century Chinese lingbi scholar's rock on a custom carved wooden stand. Scholar's rocks, also known as 'gongshi' or 'lingbi stones,' are naturally occurring stones that hav...

Large cluster of lustrous cubic fluorite crystals with surfaces composed of many smaller parallel cubic faces. The fluorite crystals have medium-purple outer layer over deep-purple c...

This elegant specimen from China showcases stacked cubic crystals of siderite, arranged in a sculptural, geometric formation. The composition is beautifully enhanced by a delicate la...

From Huanggang Mine, Kèshíkèténg Qí, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China Slender plate of lustrous yellow metallic chalcopyrite microcrystals on matrix.  Weight: 4 lbs, Dimension: 10 x ...

Quartz can be found in nearly every corner of the earth, yet despite its abundance, there are some rarer varieties of quartz that differentiate themselves with their distinctive colo...

Aragonite is a polymorph of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). It is elementally identical to calcite but is considerably rarer due to the very specific geological conditions required for it...

Large cluster of transparent reddish orange quartz crystals with coloration caused by microscopic spherical hematite inclusions on matrix lined with bladed rosettes black-metallic he...

From Huanggang Mine, Kèshíkèténg Qí, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China Lustrous translucent gray-white with transparent colorless calcite crystals. Weight: 3.9 lbs, Dimensions: 7 ...

This delicate and arresting display of wulfenite out of China appears almost floral with burnt orange to yellow rosebud-like arrangements on a rocky matrix. An eye-popping acquisitio...

This unusually sinuous length of bamboo is known as "Buddha belly bamboo," named for each segment's resemblance to the ample gut of the Chinese mon...

Early 20th Century natural Chinese scholar rock or stone on custom wood base. Scholar rocks, also known as viewing stones or 'gongshi', are natural stones that have been appreciated ...

Chinese 20th Century Carved Hardstone Jade Soapstone Fruit Grape Model Sculpture Chinese, 20th Century Height 14cm, width 16cm, depth 9cm This attractive carved sculpture of grapes...

This striking calcite and pyrite combination specimen from Chengzhou, China, features a massive, sharply defined calcite crystal formation with luminous clarity. These beautifully fo...

From De'an mine, Wushan, De'an Co., Jiujiang Prefecture, Jiangxi Province, China Large cluster of gem transparent deep purple dodecahedron fluorite crystals etched from Quartz mat...

Sculptural formation of sharp, distinct copper crystals from Jiujiang Co., Jiangxi Province, China. The copper looks beautiful under magnification. A lovely display piece for natural...

This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as a...

From Nandan County, Hechi, Guangxi, China Complex intersecting formation of lustrous gem translucent golden barite crystals with lustrous faces and s...

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...

This is an attractive example from the Dongpo Ore Field of China. The best Dongpo fluorites are known for translucent crystals with great form and an attractive light green tone. This is a prime example featuring three sharp, cuboctahedral crystals in a saturated, seafoam green tone. The fluorites have multi-stepped faces along their sides and central faces that are smooth, acting like windows into the translucent crystals. The crystals’ lustrous sheen further highlights their intricate structure. They have formed atop a contrasting matrix (host-rock) of bladed, beige dolomite crystals. The dolomite is sharp and has formed in dense intergrown rosettes. Peeking out from under the dolomite and fluorites is a shimmering matrix of druzy, white quartz that frames the piece overall. The juxtaposition of textures, colors, and species makes the already colorful fluorite crystals...

Following the sculpted form, marbled coloring, and natural veining of this one-of-a-kind stone can be deeply meditative. Viewed as a source of beauty and creativity, Chinese scholar-...

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...

A large fantastic wood 'scholar's rock' The formation of natural knots, gnarled and twisted projections Of the variety greyish brown-toned wood, imitating a vertical scholar’s rock. Much appreciated by Chinese scholars for contemplation, artistic and poetic inspiration. Also in the west these fantastic wood formations resembling organic microcosm habitat Never stopped to inspire some surrealist artists like Max Ernst or Frantisek Muzika. Measures: 27¾" in. (70.5cm.) high. Approx. 10" in. (25.5 cm.) wide, 7" in. (17.5 cm.) deep. On soft wood stand. For comparison see Christie’s sale NY, 19 Sep 2002, lot 104 “Fine Chinese Archaic bronzes...

From Ruyuan, Lechang, Guandong, China Large showy 1.5 inch gem green transparent fluorite crystal with blue phantom zoning at the center termination on matrix lined with scintillati...

From Huanggang Mine, No. 6 Shaft, Keshiketeng Qi, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China Transparent dark-blue fluorite crystals covering front of gray quartz plate. The fluorite crystals a...

From Huanggang Mine, Keshiketeng Qi, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China Pink mangano calcite flower. The pink color of the calcite is caused by manganese impurities and these are frequ...

From Xuebaoding Mountain near Pingwu, Sichuan Province, China Translucent orange scheelite crystals on plate of limonite-stained muscovite mica crystals. The scheelite crystals have...

From Dongchuan District, Kunming Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China Unique specimen of a sparkling, sharp, modified, metallic Pyrite crystals in concentric "rings" on a sphere of sh...

From Lushi, Henan Province, China Long cluster of large, blocky crystals of yellow-tan barite crystals. The barites are translucent and show internal growth phantoms. A must-have for...

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...

From Huanggang Mine, Kèshíkèténg Qí, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China Several intersecting doubly terminated quartz crystals colored green by inclusions of with calcite crystals on a ...

From Shanhua Pu Mine, Xianghualing, Hunan Province, China Lustrous transparent green cubic fluorite crystals covered with colorless calcite crystals. The fluorite crystals are trans...

from De Ann Mine, Jiangxi, China Superb cabinet sized specimen of gem translucent purple dodecahedron fluorite cluster ecthed from Quartz matrix. Deep purple color, crystal faces show stepped growth with a pearl luster...

From Hubei, China. Massive 8'' scepter shaped quartz crystal fully terminated with milky white core on a quartz cluster base. The scepter crystal is damage free, terminated with glas...

From Nandan County, Hechi, Guangxi, China Large blocky crystals of yellow-brown barite crystals in parallel orientation with contact on the bottom edge where they were attached. T...

This museum‑grade 55‑pound Aletai meteorite slice – Etched Iron with Widmanstätten Pattern is a rare opportunity for a serious collector. This impressive, large-format slice offers e...

From Daye, Huangshi, Hubei, China Lustrous transparent colorless calcite crystals with microscopic red-brown subsurface hematite inclusions on several faces. The red color of the ...