Polished Black Pictorial Viewing Stone with Cream-Colored Inclusion

Art

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The Curio Cabinet Collection

Name/Title

Polished Black Pictorial Viewing Stone with Cream-Colored Inclusion

Entry/Object ID

PS0130

Description

Upright, polished black ornamental viewing stone with an elongated, freeform shape, a rounded crown, and a flattened base. One face features a prominent cream-colored natural mineral inclusion resembling an abstract seated or robed figure, contrasting sharply with the dark stone matrix. The opposite face is predominantly black with subtle gray variations and fine natural lines. The minimalist composition emphasizes the contrast between the mineral colors and the stone's smooth, sculptural form.

Artwork Details

Medium

Unidentified stone

Category

Decorative stone art

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

Asia

Inscription/Signature/Marks

No visable marks

Dimensions

Height

4-9/16 in

Width

2-5/16 in

Depth

1 in

Weight

411 g

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase