Chicago, IL
Details
Description
A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this footed basin was hand carved by artisans in China's Shandong province. The … Read more A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this footed basin was hand carved by artisans in China's Shandong province. The mesmerizing pattern of zhenzhu is inherent to the stone, a conglomerate limestone extracted from Lake Tai in Jiangsu province. Speckled with almost painterly daubs of color, the sought-after stone was especially prized by scholars of the 16th through 18th centuries, earning a favored place at the calligraphy table among ink, brush, and inkstone. We suggest a place of prominence on a table or credenza for this exceptional vessel that’s as fascinating to look at as it is tempting to touch. See less
- Dimensions
- 16.25ʺW × 16.25ʺD × 8.5ʺH
- Styles
- Contemporary
- Period
- Early 21st Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Stone
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Good Good less
Chicago, IL
Questions about the item?
Related Collections
- Minimalist Garden Ornaments
- Garden Ornaments in Naples, FL
- Rattan Garden Ornaments
- Garden Ornaments in Baton Rouge
- Garden Ornaments in Wichita
- Aqua Garden Ornaments
- Concrete Garden Ornaments
- French Garden Ornaments
- Beech Garden Ornaments
- Safavieh Garden Ornaments
- Qing Garden Ornaments
- Alabaster Garden Ornaments
- Dark Green Garden Ornaments