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Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Chinese Scholar Stone

Offered by: Tishu

Description
Displayed on a black custom carved wood stand, this solid malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors functions as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone showcases the prominent botryoidal form and was polished on all sides revealing beautiful swirling patterns and colors, except the very bottom of the back exposed the natural bedrock. It is collected and fitted on the wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks and marked with name and dated to 2006. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, it was a more recent tradition in China (from Qing Dynasty and on) to collect exotic gemstones such as malachite., lapis 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 small but stunning desktop piece that will surely draw visual attention.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	2000-2021
Materials:	stone on wood
Condition:	Good. Natural surface as shown. Wood stand shows minor wear such as small scrapes and scratches.
Creation Date:	2006
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Abstract, Asian/Oriental, Geometric
Incollect Reference #:	682261

Dimensions

W.	9 in;	H.	5 in;	D.	5 in;
W.	22.86 cm;	H.	12.7 cm;	D.	12.7 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