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Chinese Scholars Rock On Custom Hardwood Base, Large Scale, Circa 1900
$3,600
£2,748.89
€3,129.71
CA$5,054.97
A$5,526.07
CHF 2,923.54
MX$66,128.31
NOK 37,197.84
SEK 34,050.86
DKK 23,377.01
About the Item
Chinese scholars rock, Qing dynasty, circa 1900 or earlier, mounted on a custom carved hardwood base. This is a large scale rock is a fine example, with beautiful striations of lighter and darker stone. A singular piece of natural art.
Gongshi, also known as scholar's rocks or viewing stones, are naturally occurring or shaped rocks which are traditionally appreciated by Chinese scholars as objects of contemplation.
Scholars' rocks can be any color, and contrasting colors are not uncommon. The size of the stone can also be quite varied: scholars' rocks can weigh hundreds of pounds or less than one pound.The term also identifies stones which are placed in traditional Chinese gardens.
Scholar's stones are generally karstic limestone. Limestone is water-soluble under some conditions. Dissolution pitting dissolves hollows in the limestone.
18.5 inches high by 23 wide by 10 deep
- Dimensions:Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Some minor nicks to the surface.
- Seller Location:Stamford, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU803047470732
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