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Asian Scholar Stone
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a curved chinese scholar stone set in a wood stand . With their exotic shape and many
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Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Asian Scholar Stone
Asian Scholar Stone
H 10 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Scholar's Stone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Chinese scholar's stone. Made of nephrite jade from the Hotan (Hetian) region of China
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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar rock carved from a natural lapis stone and displayed on a brocade wrapped stand
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Asian Scholar Stone
Located in Winnetka, IL
Gongshi (chinese)also known as scholars rocks are naturally occurring or shaped rocks which are
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Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Asian Scholar Stone
Asian Scholar Stone
H 16 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Chinese Scholar Stone Taihu Rock on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar stone in an upright mushroom form displayed on a custom wood stand. Wonderful and
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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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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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

Natural Malachite Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite stone on a fitted wood stand displayed as a Chinese scholar stone (Gong Shi
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20th Century American Organic Modern Scholar's Objects

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Malachite

Natural Malachite Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite boulder on a fitted wood stand displayed as a Chinese scholar stone (Gong Shi
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20th Century American Organic Modern Scholar's Objects

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Malachite

Chinese Scholar Stone Mountain Form with 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 Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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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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Beast Japanese Abstract Suiseki Scholar's Stone
Located in Chiba, JP
SUISEKI, BEAST – Supernatural abstract stone like a four‐footed creature with completely no
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Scholar's Objects

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Rare Chinese Yellow & White Gongshi Scholar's Stone Golden Cabbage On Stand 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This rare Chinese Gongshi, or scholar's stone, is a remarkable and highly auspicious item
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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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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Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/"Suiseki"/Appreciation Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
mountains have been quarried and shaped for appreciation since ancient times. These decorative stones are
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Old Japanese Scholar's Stone / Beautiful Appreciation Stone/Natural Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan. Measure: w 22cm. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects

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Japanese old wabi-sabi appreciation stones/water stones/scholar stones
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Suiseki is a traditional Japanese viewing stone, admired for its beautiful natural shape. The name
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Large Chinese Scholar Stone Taihu Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and dramatic Chinese Gongshi (known as meditation stone or spirit stone) from Taihu (Lake
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Japanese antique small scholar's stone/[Suiseki]/appreciated stone/mountain
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Such stones for appreciation are collectively called "suiseki". Suiseki means "water" and "stone
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Stone / Elegant Mountain Scenery
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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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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
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Old Japanese small Stone Figurine in the Shape of Daruma / Scholar's Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is collected from rivers and mountains. It is a natural stone, and only the surface has been
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

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Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in the botryoidal form was polished in three sides except
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

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A Framed Group of Five Chinese Dali Marble Scholar’s Stones, Late Qing Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Although sometimes referred to as ‘paintings’ or ‘dream stones’, these are sections of Dali marble
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects

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Marble, Brass

Large Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
displayed as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in the vertical botryoidal form was a solid boulder of
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

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Abstract Stone Sculpture Chinese Scholar Stone on a Faux Marble Stand
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating antique Chinese scholar stone, estimated to be from the late 19th century, evokes
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
green and black colors functions as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone showcases the prominent
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

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Quality Chinese Scholar Rock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Chinese Scholar stone, Meditation stone, Appreciation stone or Dream stone. All names for this
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Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Quality Chinese Scholar Rock
Quality Chinese Scholar Rock
H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Japanese antique stone ornament "Daruma" /Appreciation stone /Scholar stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
it is also found in other regions such as Kanagawa and Chiba. These types of stones are generally
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Rare Chinese Scholar Rock Kun Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sublime Chinese scholar stone was collected from the Jade Peaks in the Kun Mountains, Jiangsu
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Contemporary Scholar's Stone I (black with pink light)
By Kristina Larson
Located in New Orleans, LA
Kristina Larson creates biomorphic three-dimensional works primarily out of clay. Within her multidisciplinary practice she seeks to blur the lines between art, craft, and design by ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Glaze, LED Light

Contemporary Scholar's Stone II (white with blue light)
By Kristina Larson
Located in New Orleans, LA
Kristina Larson creates biomorphic three-dimensional works primarily out of clay. Within her multidisciplinary practice she seeks to blur the lines between art, craft, and design by ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Glaze, LED Light

Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
cherished as scholar stone in Chinese culture and graced the collector's study. The stones were mostly found
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Chinese Scholar Rock Lingbi Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall Chinese scholar stone (also known as Gong Shi in Chinese; meditation stone and spirit rock
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20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Rare Chinese Scholar Rock Wuling Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual Chinese scholar stone originated from Wuling Mountains, Huan Province in central China
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Abstract Scholar Rock Viewing Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
, very sculptural and visually interesting from different angles. While Chinese scholar stones are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Scholar's Objects

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Old Japanese egg-shaped appreciation stone/stone object/Japanese scholar's stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This stone is likely a natural andesite, possibly collected from rivers, and embodies the raw power
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20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

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Xl Gungzhou stone ritual disk
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a very large great looking scholar stone on a custom black stand . Remarkable objects made
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Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Xl Gungzhou stone ritual disk
Xl Gungzhou stone ritual disk
H 21 in W 23 in D 7 in
Abstract Scholar Rock Viewing Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
version. While Chinese scholar stones are appreciated all over the world, many collectors also look into
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20th Century American Modern Scholar's Objects

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Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
black. It is displayed as a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese
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20th Century American Natural Specimens

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Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

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Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

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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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Chinese Burled Hardwood Scholar Rock, Republic Period, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
, set into a hardwood base, mid-20th century. The hardwood scholar "stone" meant to imitate dark lingbi
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Hardwood, Burl

Large and Substantial Chinese Scholar Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning upright Chinese scholar stone (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Rock Ying Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Chinese scholar rock on offer here is a wonderful example of Ying (also known as Yingde stone
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Antique Chinese Scholar Rock Yingde Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
, see illustrations on 90 and 92 in the book " Spirit Stone The Ancient Art of the Scholar's Rock by
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Ying Stone on Stand with Collector Seal
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a vertical Chinese scholar rock balanced on a carved wood display stand. The specimen
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Chinese Yellow Scholar Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese Taihu scholar rock is displayed on a carved wood base in an vertical form. Well-balanced
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

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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Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock
Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock
H 55 in W 30 in D 9 in
Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Old Large Stone /Mountain Scenery
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
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Green Serpentine Scholar Rock Diety Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
this antique scholar rock!.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Cast Stone

Antique Chinese Elaborately Carved Scholar’s Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine antique bench with masterful carving, superb proportions and in all original condition. The crest rail and back with openwork panels of confronting dragons in the clouds....
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Scholar's Objects

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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.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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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
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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Other Scholar's Objects

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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

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Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi
Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi
H 6.3 in W 7.88 in D 9.85 in
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
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Scholar's Objects

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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.