Polished Green Pictorial Viewing Stone with Natural Forest-Like Veining

Art

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The Curio Cabinet Collection

Name/Title

Polished Green Pictorial Viewing Stone with Natural Forest-Like Veining

Entry/Object ID

PS0131

Description

Polished green pictorial viewing stone of thin, upright freeform shape, with softly rounded crown and flattened base. Dark olive-green branching mineral formations extend through a pale gray-green matrix, creating natural imagery resembling a grove of leafless trees. Both faces display intricate networks of trunk-like vertical structures and delicate interlacing branches, evoking a tranquil woodland landscape. The stone's understated colors and naturalistic composition reflect the contemplative aesthetic associated with traditional Chinese ornamental viewing stones.

Artwork Details

Medium

Unidentified stone

Category

Decorative stone art

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

Asia

Inscription/Signature/Marks

No visable marks

Dimensions

Height

4-13/16 in

Width

4-3/8 in

Depth

7/16 in

Weight

404 g

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase