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  • Chinese Etched Stone Mortar, circa 1850
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    Essentially a utilitarian vessel, this mortar is textured with etched line work to facilitate the task of removing the outer husks from grains of rice. Yet it seems as if the Qing-dy...
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    Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

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  • Chinese Squared Zhenzhu Stone Basin
    Located in Chicago, IL
    A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this stone basin was hand carved with a rounded interior within finely edged square form. The basin looks meticulously painted, but t...
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  • Low Round Chinese Mill Stone, c. 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Beautifully textured by a pattern of hand carved grooves, this early 20th century millstone was created northern China from a single block of limestone. The stone was once used in a ...
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    Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

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  • Hand-Carved Tigerman Zhenzhu Stone Planter
    Located in Chicago, IL
    A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this footed basin was hand-carved by artisans in China's Shandong province. The mesmerizing pattern of zhen...
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    21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Planters, Cachepots and...

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  • Chinese Studded Stone Mortar, c. 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    This stone mortar from the early 20th century was once used in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, rice, and other foods. Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, the mortar has a rounded body with a square base and a flattened rim. A studded border patterns the top rim and raised elements at each corner add intrigue to the otherwise simple design. With minimalist appeal and natural textures, the mortar is fantastic as a decorative vessel or a tabletop planter...
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    Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

    Materials

    Limestone

  • Chinese Etched Stone Mortar, c. 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    This stone mortar from the early 20th century was once used in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, rice, and other foods. Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, the mortar has a tiered shape that transitions from a square base to a rounded top. Etched lines pattern the mortar on all sides except for the smoothed interior, where daily use has eroded the original texture over time. Used as a decorative vessel or tabletop planter...
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    Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

    Materials

    Limestone

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