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Chinese green turtle gongshi, a riverstone in the form of a turtle from Anhui province, China. Has a waxy, olive …
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Chinese green turtle gongshi, a riverstone in the form of a turtle from Anhui province, China. Has a waxy, olive green surface with glossy highlights, copious scattered pitting, anfractuous voids and crevices, all smoothed by river waters, mounted on a polished, custom fitted, Chinese hongmu base. Circa early 20th century, no later than mid century.
Wood stand: 7/8" high x 6 1/4" long x 4 1/4" deep
stone: 2 1/4" high x 5 5/8" wide x 4 1/4" deep.
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 4.5ʺD × 2.62ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Traditional
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Stone
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Olive
- Condition Notes
- Two small stable checks in the wood base, otherwise excellent vintage condition. Two small stable checks in the wood base, otherwise excellent vintage condition. less
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