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Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a 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 gemstone has pointed and jagged surface on one side and a botryoidal form on the other side, revealing a beautiful, mottled pattern with intense colors of contrasting green and black. It 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.
This stone is in its natural form, appears not being polished.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	malachite and wood
Condition:	Good. Good. Natural stone surface as shown, wood base has minor wear.
Creation Date:	20th century
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Asian
Patterns:	Abstract, Asian/Oriental, Geometric
Incollect Reference #:	593605

Dimensions

W.	6.5 in;	H.	10 in;	D.	5 in;
W.	16.51 cm;	H.	25.4 cm;	D.	12.7 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.