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Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Chinese Scholar Stone

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand and displayed as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in the botryoidal form was polished in all sides except the back with a natural fissure to reveal the beautiful swirling patterns and colors. It is displayed on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent tradition in China (from Qing Dynasty and on) to collect the exotic gemstones such as malachite and turquoise specimen and place them in the study as the viewing stones. It was believed that it has power to bless the family and ward off evils.
A stunning desktop piece that will surely draw visual attention.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	malachite and wood
Condition:	Good. Natural surface as shown. Wood stand shows minor wear.
Creation Date:	20th century
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Asian
Patterns:	Abstract, Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	596738

Dimensions

W.	9 in;	H.	10 in;	D.	4 in;
W.	22.86 cm;	H.	25.4 cm;	D.	10.16 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion