Chicago, IL
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A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this footed basin was hand-carved by artisans in China's Shandong province. The mesmerizing …
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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.
Basin has been drilled at the center of the base for use as a planter.
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- Dimensions
- 16.25ʺW × 16.25ʺD × 8ʺH
- Styles
- Minimalist
- 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
Chicago, IL
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