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Chinese Caohua Stone [149028]

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Rocks, Fossils & Minerals Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Chinese Caohua Stone    [149028]

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Chinese Caohua Stone, also called "painting stone" because of the natural dendritic (black: manganese oxide; red: iron oxide) growths within this highly polished, jasper-like rock that evoke fanciful gardens and landscapes in the mind's eye. Surprisingly heavy for its size (approximately 24 x 11 x 11. Custom-made wood base included. See photos for visual details. Laibin County, Liuzhou, Guangxi Province China Chunlin Zhu Collection