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Framed Chinese Dream Stone

$2,250
£1,700.72
€1,954.43
CA$3,133.11
A$3,485.46
CHF 1,827.12
MX$42,591.44
NOK 23,266.10
SEK 21,901.82
DKK 14,589.09
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About the Item

Vintage framed Chinese Shih-hua dream stone resembling a mountainous desert cut from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains in western China.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 24.75 in (62.87 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent condition with wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6652242451032

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