16th Century Stone Pillar, China

$8,125.00

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Product Description

A hand-carved stone pillar on a wood stand. Hunan, China, circa 16th Century. 
Not unlike the smaller Scholar’s rocks, this stone pillar was placed in gardens as an object of meditation and contemplation of nature.
As a miniature representation of the gigantic stone pillars of Zhangjiajie, this pentagonal rock stands on a dark wood hexagonal base.
This base rests on a heptagonal structure to complete the stand. 
60 inches total height. 

Additional information

DIMENSIONS:

Height: 59.5 in (151.13 cm)
Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)

MATERIALS / TECHNIQUES

Limestone / Mounted, hand-carved

ORIGIN:

China