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Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A natural malachite rock specimen with striking green and black colors fitted on a wood stand for viewing and meditating. The front of the gemstone features tight and small polished botryoidal form, revealing a beautiful, mottled pattern with intense colors of contrasting green and black. The back is natural with exposed malachite fibers fused in the bedrock. The slab form rock is displayed as a viewing stone 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.

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
Incollect Reference #:	596736

Dimensions

W.	6.8 in;	H.	8 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	17.27 cm;	H.	20.32 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.