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19th Century Chinese Dragon Carved Inkstone
Located in Chicago, IL
subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of not exquisite tools. Scholars relied on inkstones
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Peach Form Inkstone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A Qing-dynasty scholar once chose this peach-shaped inkstone to mix dry ink with water for use in
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Inkstone with Carved Dragon and Carp
Located in Chicago, IL
Ink stones were used in China for hundreds of years in artists' studios for grinding ink and mixing
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
"Celestial Dragon" Red Taihu Stone on Carved Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Working within the rarefied atmosphere of his studio, a Chinese scholar gazed upon the evocative
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Large Green Marble
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful large Chinese calligraphy brush with stunning green marble beads, natural cow bone
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Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Monumental Lingbi Stone on Rosewood Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A monumental 19th century Chinese scholars' lingbi stone with a carved bumpy huali base.
Pagoda
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
19th Century Chinese Inkstone with Bat and Double Gourds
Located in Chicago, IL
Generally the symbols carved into an inkstone held personal meaning for the scholar who used it
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Early 20th Century Provincial Chinese Disc Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
grain patterns recall the organic beauty of Chinese scholars' stones and add fantastic texture to modern
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects
Materials
Elm
Provincial Chinese Disc Wheel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
grain patterns recall the organic beauty of Chinese scholars' stones and add fantastic texture to modern
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects
Materials
Elm
Buddha
s Foot Hand-Carved in Stone
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful and novel little treasure carved in stone. This Buddha foot carving in dark
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Limestone
Qilin under a Full Moon Inkstone
Located in Chicago, IL
considered an omen of prosperity. It was carved of a select duan stone, a stone native to China, whose
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Calligraphy Brush Green Jasper Archer
s Rings
Located in Somis, CA
A very large, 15" Chinese calligraphy brush consisting a collection of 6 green jasper Archer's
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20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Stunning Pair of Red and Black Chinese Taihu Infinity Scholar Stones
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a stunning pair (two) of tall Chinese Taihu infinity viewing stones or scholar rocks. One
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone Scholars
Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
A 20th century Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone Scholars' Rock. The stone gets its name from the
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone Scholars
Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
A 20th century Chinese Chrysanthemum Stone Scholars' Rock. The stone gets its name from the
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chinese White Scholar
s Stone
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese White Scholar's Stone. Raised on a Rosewood, late Ming period base. (1368-1644)
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures
China Natural Flower Landscape Viewing Stone Scholar Rock
Located in South Burlington, VT
Our last one, fine old flower landscape viewing stone and scholar rock
This Chinese
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
China Large Old Scholar Rock Natural Viewing Stone
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful large naturally occurring scholar rock -long bridge- form viewing stone called
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Stunning Pair of Natural Painting
Scholar Stones
Located in South Burlington, VT
This pair of Chinese extraordinary natural round viewing stones from China are completely natural
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Stunning Set Four Viewing Stones, Nature
s Paintings
Scholar Stones #2
Located in South Burlington, VT
This foursome (4) of Chinese extraordinary natural round viewing stones from China are completely
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Large Old Chinese "Windswept Tree" Scholar Rock Garden Stone, 32" tall
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, this is a beautiful antique naturally occurring scholar rock -windswept Tree- form and
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Gonshi Chinese Metamorphic Scholar
s Rock
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese metamorphic scholar's rock, unmarked, glued to base.
Dimensions: 6.5" H x 11" W x 2.5" D
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Chinese Natural Jade Khotan Scholar Rock Viewing Stone with Display Base
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine large natural Hetien jade scholar rock viewing stone in boulder form collected from the
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20th Century Chinese Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
China Big Beautiful Scholar Rock Viewing Stone Lingbi with Hand-Carved Base
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, this is a beautiful tall naturally occuring 21 inch scholar rock viewing stone lingbi. It is
Category
20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
"Winter
s Edge" Chinese Taihu Scholar
s Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural and unusual stone formations have long been fixtures of the Chinese scholars' studio
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Monumental Scholar Stone in Limestone 2006 (with Original Documentation)
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Monumental "Gong-shi" (Scholar Stone) in Ling bi (limestone) with carved wood base, China 2006
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Early 2000s Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Limestone
Fantastic Natural Stone Scholar Rock Viewing Stone Looks like Real Meat
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here is an authentic example of a Chinese food stone (Shiwu) which imitates a real slice of meat
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20th Century Chinese Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Fantastic Natural Red Meat Stone Scholar Rock Viewing Stone Real Thing
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here is an authentic example of a Chinese food stone (Shiwu) which imitates a real slice of meat
Category
20th Century Chinese Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholars
Poetry Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Likely commissioned for his studio, this elegant poet's table once gave a scholar ample surface
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone
"Poet
s Cave" Chinese Lingbi Scholars
Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural and unusual stone formations have long been fixtures of the scholars' studio, displayed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Steel
"Moon Mountain" Chinese Lingbi Scholars
Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
celestial name, "Moon Mountain." The dynamic and sculptural forms of Chinese scholars' rocks have inspired
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Steel
"Mountain Moon" Scholars
Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th/19th century Chinese limestone taihu scholars' stone with rising full moon.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Statues
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Viewing Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
on a wooden base.
Pagoda Red Collection #: P184
Keywords: Rock, Scholars stone, Chinese
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Stone
$2,180
China Giant Scholar Rock Lingbi, Stunning Indoor or Outdoors
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful tall 49" high example of a Chinese Lingbi viewing stone or scholar rock mounted
Category
20th Century Chinese Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stone
Chinese Tall Natural Double Crystal Chrysanthemum Scholar Rock Custom Base
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a beautiful and extraordinary natural chrysanthemum crystal sculpture juhuashi viewing stone
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Old Black "Infinity" Taihu Scholar Rock Infinity Stone from Old Shanghai
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful example of an old black antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Old White "Infinity" Taihu Scholar Rock Infinity Stone from Old Shanghai
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful example of an old white antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Attractive Natural Viewing Stone Scholar Rock Sculpture with Custom Display Base
Located in South Burlington, VT
thoughtful unique gift.
This contemporary Ying scholar or viewing stone from Yingde County, Guangxi, China
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
"Eternity" Scholars
Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese Taihu (Lake Tai) Scholars' stone with well worn "elephant skin" textured
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
$8,800
Milky Scholars
Rock on Zitan Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A milk toned Scholar's rock from Beijing, China on a custom zitan mount with a cloud carved motif
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Tall Chinese Taihu Stones in Custom Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
on the surface of the stone. Chinese Scholars in the 19th century admired these stones for the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Statues
Tall "Eight Peaks" Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Bonsai Suiseki
Located in South Burlington, VT
contemporary Mountain scholar rock or viewing stone known as -Youlan stone- is a natural mountain stone that
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Fantastic Jagged Peaks Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Bonsai Suiseki
Located in South Burlington, VT
contemporary Mountain scholar rock or viewing stone known as
-Youlan stone- is a natural mountain stone that
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Fantastic Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Bonsai Suiseki with High Peaks
Located in South Burlington, VT
contemporary Mountain scholar rock or viewing stone known as
-Youlan stone- is a natural mountain stone that
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Tall Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Bonsai Suiseki with Eight High Peaks
Located in South Burlington, VT
.
This contemporary Mountain scholar rock or viewing stone known as -Youlan stone- is a natural mountain
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Fantastic Tall Mountain Scholar Rock, Natural Bonsai Suiseki with High Peaks
Located in South Burlington, VT
contemporary Mountain scholar rock or viewing stone known as
-Youlan stone- is a natural mountain stone that
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Philosopher
s Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amorphous shaped stone from inside a volcano. Called a gongshi in Chinese, a philosopher's or
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Brutalist Sculptures
"Rider in Motion"
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally a focal point in the garden of a Chinese Scholar, this monumental stone was admired for
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments
"Crashing Wave" Root Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
. The organic root form recalls the tradition of Chinese scholars' rocks, or gongshi, unusual stone
Category
20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Norwood, NJ
Yellow and grey/blue agate Chinese Scholar stone, Meditation stone, Appreciation stone or Dream
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar Stone on Wood Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A visually arresting Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar Stone in the Form of a Greenery Boulder
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar stone in a fitted wood stand in the form of a greenery boulder. This type of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar Stone Meditation Rock on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a Chinese scholar stone known as "Gong Shi" or "Meditation Stone". The near black stone
Category
20th Century Asian Chinese Export Scholar s Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Scholar Stone from Taihu Lake on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
stand, one of the group of Chinese scholar stones purportedly purchased from Kemin Hu, the well known
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Scholar Stone Arched Lingbi Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning ink black Chinese scholar stone of Lingbi type displayed on a custom wood stand. The
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Scholar Stone from Taihu Lake on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
collected and priced by Chinese scholars since Tang dynasty when using them in garden came in vogue. Later
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Small Chinese Scholar Stone Yingde on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
of Chinese viewing scholar stone (also known as Gongshi, Suiseki in Japan, meditation stone or
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects
Materials
Limestone
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Chinese Scholar Stones For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of Chinese scholar stones available for sale. Frequently made of stone, wood and limestone, all Chinese scholar stones available were constructed with great care. Find 152 antique and vintage Chinese scholar stones at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of Chinese scholar stones available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Chinese scholar stones made by Modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Chinese Scholar Stones?
Prices for Chinese scholar stones can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Chinese scholar stones begin at $88 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,480.
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Questions About Chinese Scholar Stones
- What is a Lingbi stone?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Lingbi stone is a type of stone that comes from Lingbi County in the Anhui Province of China. The finely grained form of limestone is a common material for Chinese artisans from the region to use to create sculptures and other items. You'll find a selection of Lingbi stone art and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- Where can I find scholar rocks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Gongshi, also known as scholar rocks, can be found through a multitude of retailers, including 1stDibs. Scholar rocks’ can be any color, size or material. However, they are traditionally authentic stones made with limestone. Shop a collection of authentic scholar rocks on 1stDibs.
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