The stone is well-weathered, light color with some greyish almost translucent inclusion, natural mountain-like formation on an original dark wood base.. Without stand 3”x 2 ½ ”. 7.8 x 6.5 sm

20th century. The stone is well-weathered, light color rock, natural mountain-like formation on an original dark wood base. It allows one to look through and around the rock from every angle, creating an ever-shifting sense of movement. Without stand 3 ¼”x 2 ½ ”x 2”. 130 x 60 x 48 mm

A patinated bronze sculpture in the form of a scholar’s rock on a fitted stand of mahogany (hongmu). Qing, 17-18th cent. Good wear from handling. Such sculptures were cast by letting hot-red liquid bronze run into a pile of fresh wooden chips to create the form.

20th century. The stone is well-weathered, light color rock and of an irregular shape rising vertically from a narrow base. It allows one to look through and around the rock from every angle, creating an ever-shifting sense of movement. 3 ½ ” tall with stand. Without stand 3 ¼”x 3”x 2”.

Naturally formed, dark greenish stone with red inclusion. 3 ½ ”x 1”x 1¾” without stand.

Elegant high copper content, bronze incense burner, perfect for an altar or scholar’s table. If you cannot afford $30,000.USD for an original this the next best thing. Cast in the 20th century in the Ming style there is a casting flaw on the reign mark, making it illegible. H: 5.2cm/2in and D: 7cm/2.8in. 504 grams, nice heavy little piece.

Chinese scholar's desk root wood (possibly cypress) sculpture depicting Sanxing (Three Star Gods) representing longevity, happiness, and wealth. The god of wealth holds a small child symbolizing wishes for future good fortune through healthy offspring. Measures nearly 11" high by 12" long. Late Qing dynasty to early Republic period (late 19th to early 20th century). Very good, solid overall condition with typical wear from age and some minor old bug damage...

A naturally sculpted tree-form (or dragon form) scholar's rock measuring 11.5", 15" in the custom hand-crafted dark wooden base. While I believe the stone to be Taihu, it rings when tapped with a metal object and has the sort of white veinings that are typical of certain varieties of Lingbi.

A beautiful and decorative object that would have been placed on a scholar’s desk for contemplation. Artistic scholar’s rock (gongshi) made of bronze. This relatively rare type of gongshi was made by dripping red-hot molten bronze onto a pile of fresh pine chips. When coagulating the bronze would then “freeze” into its present form. No two pieces are identical, of course. Bronze with brown and green patina Qing, 18–19th cent. Later base of hongmu. Size: H. 29 cm, L...

A large root-wood sculpture made of a single piece of burnished and lacquered cypress or perhaps rosewood. Dramatic details. All in all very decorative piece for the scholar’s studio. China, early 20th cent. H 55 cm, W 40 cm. Condition: Excellent.

Intricately hand carved wood Buddhist prayer necklace depicting the 18 Lohans and Buddha. The 18 Lohans are Deer Sitting, Happy, Raised Bowl, Raised Pagoda, Meditating, Oversea, Elephant Riding, Laughing Lion, Open Heart, Raised Hand, Thinking, Scratched Ear, Calico Bag, Plantain, Long Eyebrow, Doorman, Taming Dragon and Taming Tiger. The hardwood is a yellowish brown similar to huanghuali...

Chinese scholar rock of an over hanging ying stone, mounted on a carved Suzhou rosewood stand with five cabriole legs and an undulating stretcher. The base is decorated in high relief of lingzhi fungus and swirling clouds. Gongshi, also known as scholar's rocks, are naturally occurring or shaped rocks, which are traditionally appreciated by scholars. Gongshi rocks can be any color and contrasting colors are not uncommon...

A large Chinese gongshi, or scholar rock, highly appreciated as a contemplative viewing piece by literati. The piece is formed by natural elmwood root that has been lacquered, entangling a lingbi stone, originating from the Anhui province of China. Inset within a wooden base.

19th Century

Dimensions: 16" x 20.5" x 35" H

Chinese scholar root sculpture in the form of a rams head. The rams symbolized filial piety, an important virtue, a primary duty of respect and obedience towards the care of ones parents and elderly family members. Unusual Mounted Chinese solid burl wood scholar's object, naturally formed in striking resemblance to the head of a ram.

A highly attractive root wood contemplation piece. Mounted on custom antiqued bronze step stand for enhanced viewing...

A wonderful contemplative scholar's piece of Chinese aloeswood. The distinct and pleasant fragrance of aloeswood is the result of a special kind of mould and is highly treasured for its use in incense and perfumes among various Eastern religions. A fine yet subtle decorative piece. Size: 6" height, 17" length, 4" width. Weight: 799 grams/13.8 oz

A very rare and large rootwood scholar's rock. China, 19th century. H. 37,5 cm (excluding stand. Condition: Beautiful wear and patina, there is a crack in the upper hanging branch (see pictures) but it has not been broken or restored. This piece comes with a beautiful antique hongmu (redwood) table. Provenance: Dutch private collection.

Beautiful Chinese scholar's rock, a very pale yellow, almost white Taihu stone from the bottom of Lake Tai, Jiangsu Province, China, stands on wooden base, very pleasing and captivating form. Size: 16 3/4" high including stand

Beautiful Chinese tall scholar's rock, made of yellow Taihu stone from the bottom of Lake Tai, Jiangsu Province, China, stands on wooden base, very pleasing and captivating form. Total Size on stand: 23" high