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Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a tall Chinese Taihu scholar rock in an upright mushroom-cloud shape displayed on a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Gray Scholar
s Rock
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock, of naturalistic form, on early 19th century rosewood stand.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
$35,000
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Green Serpentine Scholar Rock Diety Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
this antique scholar rock!.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects
Materials
Serpentine
Chinese Painted Soapstone Scholar
s Rock Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Chinese hand painted soapstone scholar's rock sculpture. This large hand carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Cast Stone
Republic Period Chinese Carved Fluorite Scholars Ceremonial Libation Cup
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fine Antique Chinese Carved Fluorite Libation Cup. Beautiful natural striations through the piece with vibrant colors photographed under light. No chips or unnatural cracks.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Precious Stone
Japanese antique appreciation stone/penis-shaped stone/strange stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
imitate.
This is a stone carved in the image of an old Japanese male genitalia.
There is a possibility
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Other Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Red Stone Calligraphy Brush
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Dream Stone On Wooden Base
Located in Bilzen, BE
Stone dimensions: 11 × 8 cm, thickness 5.5 cm, height on base 13 cm
A natural dream stone
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
16th Century Stone Pillar, China
Located in New York, NY
Scholar's rocks, this stone pillar was placed in gardens as an object of meditation and contemplation of
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Ink Slab Stone Tray, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimal and austere, this stone tray exemplifies the refined beauty sought after by traditional
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Minimalist Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese stone object.
This stone object has a beautiful black and beige gradation
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese Black Kamuy-Kotan Suiseki God Stone
Located in Chiba, JP
SUISEKI, KAMUY KOTAN STONE – Kamuy kotan stone from the canyon called ‘Kamuy-kotan’ (‘Whereabouts
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese Kamuy-Kotan Black Suiseki God Stone
Located in Chiba, JP
‘Kamuy kotan seki’ (Kamuy kotan stone) from the canyon called ‘Kamuy-kotan’ (‘Whereabouts of God
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Postmodern Polished and Raw Tessellated Stone Floor Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with the Postmodern Polished and Raw Tessellated Stone Floor Vase. This unique
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20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
$515 Sale Price
48% Off
Japanese "Suiseki" with Pink color / Natural Stone Carving
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Pale Stone Calligraphy Brush
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Agate
A Chinese Hardwood Carved Jewelry Box with Stone Inlay, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Hardwood Carved Jewelry Box with Stone Inlay, Early 20th Century
Provenance: Private
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Hand Carved Tigers Eye Stone Libation Cup with Dragon
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique/vintage Chinese carved tigers eye stone libation cup supported by a dragon and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Stone Dali Panels
Located in Sherborne, GB
This is a set of four antique Chinese Dali stone panels which depict wonderful landscape images
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
$2,519 Sale Price / set
61% Off
Teapot-shaped pourer, Shoushan stone (soapstone), China, Qing 19th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
A scholar's object intended for the workshop—most likely used as an ink drip rather than a true
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Soapstone
China "Glowing River Light" Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of
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Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Marble
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Postmodern Faux Tessellated Stone Plaster Floor Vase With Sculpted Rope
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of postmodern artistry to your space with this Faux Tessellated Stone Plaster Floor
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Scholar s Objects
Materials
Plaster
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Puddingstone Calligraphy Brush
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Desert Rose Gypsum Inside Out Bowl By Kathryn McCoy
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Create a statement with this gorgeous desert rose gypsum bowl by Kathryn McCoy. Each stone is set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
$1,516 Sale Price
60% Off
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
expression. Also known as a yatate, this Meiji-period set includes a low writing table, an ink stone, or
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Blue Glass Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone, Other
19th Century Chinese Inkstone
Located in Vosselaar, BE
water basin.
The Inkstone was one of the four principal elements in the Chinese scholar's study (ink
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Rosewood Calligraphy Duan Inkstone with Brush and Dragon Motif
Located in San Diego, CA
. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips to the stone and measures 7.5"W x 10"D x 2.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Calligraphy Brush Large Green Marble Beads 15"
Located in Somis, CA
. Extremely limited quantity. Slight variation in each brush due to characteristics of genuine stone and bone.
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
$110 Sale Price
60% Off
A Chinese Carved Inkstone, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Carved Inkstone, 18th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in 1980s.
Dimensions:
Height: 12.5cm.
Width: 28.5cm.
Depth: 17.5cm.
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Boxed, Printing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Fascinating boxed set of classic ink stones, ideal for a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Cased, Printing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Appealing cased set of fascinating ink stones
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Large Antique Calligraphic Ink Block, Chinese, Soot Ink, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique calligraphic ink block. A Chinese, boxed soot ink printing stone, dating to
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Seal Carved In Steatite, 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A late 19th century Chinese stamp carved in steatite.
Old traces of use and patina.
The seal is also fully engraved and has a text on it. 大地回春 披锦绣.
It is a poetic expression celebrat...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone, Soapstone
Calligraphy Brush Faux Turquoise Black Horse Hair
Located in Somis, CA
This calligraphy brush is distinguished by its faux turquoise handle. Hand cut and polished, exhibiting a beautiful turquoise color with naturalistic black veining, very much approxi...
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
$88 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Chinese Finely Carved Yellow Pixiu Archaic Dragon Seal w/Stand 20th Cent
Located in Richmond, CA
This vintage Chinese seal is an exquisite example of craftsmanship, intricately carved to feature a Pixiu, the legendary son of the dragon, perched majestically atop a square mound. ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Carved Chinese Inkstone with Longevity Symbols and Marks
Located in Atlanta, GA
to Republic period). The inkstone appears to be slate stone and was likely a She type (SheYan), one
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Inkstone
Located in London, GB
, a verse from the poem 'Yu Zhu Zi Deng Yan Shan' by Meng Haoran, 'Shi You' meaning 'friend of stones
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Hardstone Brush Washer Archaic Ruyi Qing early 20
Located in Richmond, CA
use of sodalite, a stone prized for its intense blue color and golden inclusions, adds a luxurious and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese "Suiseki" Makkouseki from Ehime
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Life-like Chinese Red Jasper Carved Frog Snuff Bottle Qing ROC c.1900/30
Located in Richmond, CA
A large antique Chinese hand carved red jasper snuff bottle, in the form of a sitting frog, life like in size and details, eyes painted black, with a pearl stopper to its mouth attac...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Guardian
s Tail Inkstone, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholarly pursuits such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry were a highly respected and revered subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only f...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Flora and Fauna Inkstone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholarly pursuits such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry were a highly respected and revered subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only f...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Asian Schalor
s Miniature Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Asian elmwood small desk top cabinet for storage scholar's objects, ink stone, brushes etc
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Wood
Large and Sculptural Burl Bowl
Located in Long Island City, NY
The best burl bowls share a quality with scholar’s stones–they are the result of subtle and artful
Category
20th Century Swedish Decorative Bowls
Materials
Burl
Big Red Natural Mountain Scholar Garden Stone Beauty #2
Located in South Burlington, VT
stone or garden/scholar rock in mountain shape form - formed by nature from a hard solid dark red stone
Category
20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$632 Sale Price
20% Off
Big Red Natural Mountain Shape Scholar Garden Stone, Spirit Rock Beauty
Located in South Burlington, VT
scholar rock in mountain shape form - formed by nature from a hard solid dark red stone ready for your
Category
20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculpture of Petrified Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
“Scholar’s Stone”, an alluring Form.
A rare coloration greatly desired by experts & collectors.
Mounted on a
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Organic Modern Abstract Scul...
Materials
Petrified Wood
Rock Crystal Quartz Snuff Bottle with Blue Calcite
Located in Somis, CA
ruyi and evergreens atop an elephant. A large scholar's stone to the right with shoots of iris leaves
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal
$299 Sale Price
45% Off
"Seascape, " Oil on Canvas
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
moon casts a faint glow. The waves assume the appearance of scholar stones. Turmoil reconciled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Latex, Oil
"Seascape" by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
moon casts a faint glow. The waves assume the appearance of scholar stones. Turmoil reconciled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint, Canvas
Signed Framed Asian Weaving With Flycatcher Bird Pair Theme
Located in Bridgeport, CT
eroded Scholar’s stone. The weaving with Artist’s chop mark overlaying the signature. Housed in a custom
Category
20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Textiles
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pr. 19th C Ormolu/Giltwood Mtd. Chinese Green Jade Plaques as Lamps, Ed. Farmer
By Edward Farmer
Located in New York, NY
carvings of flowers, insects, a scholars stone, leaves, and plants. E. Farmer only chose the best 18th and
Category
20th Century Chinese Louis XVI Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Bronze
Nice 20th Century Chinese Scholar Marble Stone Table Screen Scholars Desk
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
for scholar's desk.
Lovely and large screen. In our opinion first half of the 20th century
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
$2,377 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese 19th C Qing Dynasty Inlaid Dreamstone Mother of Pearl Chair 1850
Located in Portland, OR
mountain range. Dreamstones or scholar's stones are highly prized in Chinese culture and are known for
Category
Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Marble
Chinese Dream Stone Scholar Literati Poem Inscribed Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese Landscape Dream Stone inscribed with a poem. The stone reminiscent of the Yuan landscapes
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
$8,082 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Dream Stone Scholar Literati Poem Inscribed Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese Landscape Dream Stone inscribed with a poem. The stone reminiscent of the Yuan landscapes
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
$2,467 Sale Price
75% Off
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Scholar Stone For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal scholar stone for your home. Each scholar stone for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, wood and limestone. There are 174 variations of the antique or vintage scholar stone you’re looking for, while we also have 15 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect scholar stone — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A scholar stone made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made scholar stone has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Nichols
Stone are consistently popular.
How Much is a Scholar Stone?
Prices for a scholar stone can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $88 and can go as high as $28,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,480.
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