Lingbi Scholar Stones
Large Spectacular Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
One of the most visually arresting Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects
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Stone
Chinese Gray Lingbi Scholar Stone, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese scholar's stone, called gongshi, of gray lingbi limestone, mounted on a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
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Limestone
Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone Arched Form on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
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Stone
Chinese Scholar Rock Lingbi Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
displayed in the scholar's studio for meditation.
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20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
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Stone
Large Chinese Scholar Rock Lingbi Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressive Chinese scholar Lingbi stone (also known as Gong Shi in Chinese; meditation stone and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
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Stone
Chinese Scholar Stone Tall Slender Lingbi Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A visually arresting tall vertical scholar stone of Lingbi type balanced on a fitted wood base. The
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
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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
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
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Stone, Steel
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Chinese Scholar's Rock, Lingbi Limestone
Located in London, GB
Scholar stone, they are found in the Lingbi county of Anghui province. They are fine grained, delicately
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
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Stone
Large Vintage Chinese Lingbi Stone "Gongshi" Scholar's Rock, circa 1960
Located in Houston, TX
This large vintage Chinese "Gongshi" or scholar's rock from Lingbi, circa 1960 is mounted for
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Organic Modern Scholar's Objects
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Stone
20th Century Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone 'Gongshi', "Bridge"
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant and evocative Chinese lingbi scholar stone in the form of a bridge. The natural
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20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
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Limestone
Chinese Scholars' Lingbi Stone in Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese lingbi scholars' stone in a carved wood stand.
Pagoda Red Collection
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Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Chinese Scholars' Lingbi Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese scholars' lingbi stone with wonderful veining and negative spaces.
Pagoda
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Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
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Stone
Exceptional Scholars' Lingbi Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional 19th century Chinese scholars' lingbi rock with wonderful veining, in carved wood
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Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
LingBi Scholars Rock
Located in New York, NY
a vertical natural LingBi scholars rock with rosewood stand
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Mid-20th Century Scholar's Objects
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Stone
"Qilin En Flight" Lingbi Scholars' Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
textured surface as a microcosm of the universe. The finest scholar’s stones came from Lingbi, in the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
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Stone
Chinese "Winged Guardian" Lingbi Scholar's Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
Known as gongshi, or scholars' rocks, lingbi stones such as this were fixtures of the scholars
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scholar's Objects
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Limestone
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
China Huge Ancient Garden Viewing Stone Scholar Rock Specimen Grade
Located in South Burlington, VT
Lingbi viewing stone or scholar rock Five Points and it comes with its very own custom hand-carved
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
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Stone
"Moon Mountain" Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
Gracefully balanced on a custom steel base, the unique contours of this lingbi stone inspired its
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
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Stone, Steel
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
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20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments
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Stone
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
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20th Century Chinese Planters and Jardinieres
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Stone
"Autumn Moon" Lingbi Scholar's Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
Prized for their unique Formations, scholars' stones are sculptural objects of contemplation that
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Scholar's Objects
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Stone
Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Chinese scholar stone on display wood stand. The stone is of Lingbi type and it features an
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
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Stone
Chinese Scholar Lingbi Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A visually stunning vertical and porous scholar stone of Lingbi type displayed on a fitted wood
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
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Stone
Large Chinese Scholar Lingbi Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
mountain peaks in Lingbi County, Suzhou Prefecture in northern Anhui Province.
Scholar stones are priced
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Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
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Limestone
Chinese Lingbi Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
this stone is known as Lingbi. Like every great scholar’s rock, this stone is beautifully balanced and
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
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Limestone, Steel
Mountain Range Scholars' Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
Known as gongshi, or scholars' rocks, lingbi stones such as this were fixtures of the scholars
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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
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Limestone
Chinese Lingbi Scholar's Stone
Located in Seattle, WA
Chinese Lingbi or scholar's rock of dramatic form, with original carved wood base. Collected in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
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Stone
Chinese Lingbi Scholar's Stone
Located in Seattle, WA
Chinese Lingbi or scholar's rock of dramatic form, with original carved wood base. Collected in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
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Stone
Chinese Lingbi Scholar's Stone
Located in Seattle, WA
Chinese Lingbi or scholar's rock of dramatic form, with original carved wood base. Collected in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
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Stone
Chinese Lingbi or Scholar's Rocks
Located in Seattle, WA
Chinese Lingbi or scholar's rocks. Stones of this type were highly sought after and kept on
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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
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Stone, Metal
Chinese Lingbi or Scholar's Rock
Located in Seattle, WA
Chinese "Lingbi" or scholar's rock with original wood base. The stone was collected in China and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
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Stone
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Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock, of naturalistic form, on early 19th century rosewood stand.
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
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Stone
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Japanese Old Scholar's Stone / Odd Shaped Appreciation Stone / Suiseki
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 the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried.
Such stone...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects
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Stone
Japanese Lacquer Incense Accessories Box, Kobako, Edo Period, mid 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A remarkable Japanese maki-e lacquer box for incense accessories, kobako, with interior fitted tray, kakego, designed with a temple complex scene, late Edo Period, mid 19th century, ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Silk, Softwood, Cypress, Lacquer
H 3.75 in W 7.25 in D 5.5 in
Chinese Wavy Mountains Stone Landscape Dream Stone Painting , Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese "Wavy" Mountains Stone Marble Painting Landscape Screen With Original Black wood Display Stand
Signed lower right.
Impressive work of art with original wooden display stan...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
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Stone, Marble
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Bowl Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Meiji period Satsuma Bowl by Kinkozan. The earthenware bowl with pinched rim extensively decorated on both the e...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Faux Leather
Framed Japanese Antique Embroidery Sennin Tapestry Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1880s-1900s from late Meiji period, presented with an original wood frame with inner gold trim. The tour-de-force embroidered tapestry s...
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Textiles
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Silk, Giltwood
Frame Antique Chinese Embroidered Robe Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A woman's coat made of black silk with wide sleeves from Chinese late Qing Dynasty (mid to late 19th century), mounted and presented on blue linen board and framed as a stunning piec...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles
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Silk, Giltwood
Japanese old small appreciation stone/scholar's stone/scenery of cliff/[suiseki]
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
In Japan, there are stones for viewing called suiseki.
The same culture has existed in China since ancient times.
Suiseki is a Japanese culture and hobby of appreciating stones indoo...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
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Stone
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H 3.94 in W 7.49 in D 3.75 in
Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
One of the finest Japanese Maki-e Suzuribakos (ink box) we have on offer, the roiro color box showcases an ambient nocturnal scene in which two shakudo inlaid crows perched on the ha...
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
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Stone, Metal
Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Walnut Armchairs 'Fushouyi'
Located in Austin, TX
A good pair of Chinese carved walnut wood (hetao mu) armchairs.
The back features two facing stylized dragons around a central shou (longevity) medallion below a scrolled crest r...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Vase
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Chinese caved jade vase, Republic Period, circa 1930.
Carved from one massive piece of jade. The vase carved with the He He Er Xian, the Immortal Twin Boys...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
An extraordinary specimen created by nature millions of years ago, this large and stunning Chinese black chrysanthemum stone features white crystalline mineral (calcite and chalcedon...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Jiulongbi Mountain Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is a focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio, evoking the complexities of nature and inspiring creative thought. Polished to bring...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
19th Century Japanese Cinnabar / Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Fulton, CA
Incredible example of Asian lacquer carving. Standing over seven feet tall, this monumental display shelf was produced in Japan at the end of the Edo period, late 19th century. It fe...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Carved Red Gemstone Snuff Bottle, Early 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful carved red gemstone snuff bottle, a deep carving interior with a dark stone cap.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate, Rock Crystal
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Lingbi Scholar Stones For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of lingbi scholar stones for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, wood and limestone, all lingbi scholar stones available were constructed with great care. Lingbi scholar stones have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century.
How Much are Lingbi Scholar Stones?
Prices for lingbi scholar stones can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, lingbi scholar stones begin at $1,300 and can go as high as $18,800, while the average can fetch as much as $4,880.
Finding the Right Asian Art And Furniture for You
From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.
Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.
With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.
For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.
“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.
In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.
Questions About Lingbi 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.
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