• A vertical, dark brown and black petrified wood specimen mounted on an ornate, dark-stained carved wooden base. The stone features deep vertical ridges and a polished, glassy surface, tapering to a rugged point at the top. The entire piece stands 21 cm tall against a plain white background.
  • A vertical, dark brown and black petrified wood specimen mounted on an ornate, dark-stained carved wooden base. The stone features deep vertical ridges and a polished, glassy surface, tapering to a rugged point at the top. The entire piece stands 21 cm tall against a plain white background.
  • A vertical, dark brown and black petrified wood specimen mounted on an ornate, dark-stained carved wooden base. The stone features deep vertical ridges and a polished, glassy surface, tapering to a rugged point at the top. The entire piece stands 21 cm tall against a plain white background.
  • A vertical, dark brown and black petrified wood specimen mounted on an ornate, dark-stained carved wooden base. The stone features deep vertical ridges and a polished, glassy surface, tapering to a rugged point at the top. The entire piece stands 21 cm tall against a plain white background.
  • A vertical, dark brown and black petrified wood specimen mounted on an ornate, dark-stained carved wooden base. The stone features deep vertical ridges and a polished, glassy surface, tapering to a rugged point at the top. The entire piece stands 21 cm tall against a plain white background.
  • A vertical, dark brown and black petrified wood specimen mounted on an ornate, dark-stained carved wooden base. The stone features deep vertical ridges and a polished, glassy surface, tapering to a rugged point at the top. The entire piece stands 21 cm tall against a plain white background.
  • A vertical, dark brown and black petrified wood specimen mounted on an ornate, dark-stained carved wooden base. The stone features deep vertical ridges and a polished, glassy surface, tapering to a rugged point at the top. The entire piece stands 21 cm tall against a plain white background.
  • A vertical, dark brown and black petrified wood specimen mounted on an ornate, dark-stained carved wooden base. The stone features deep vertical ridges and a polished, glassy surface, tapering to a rugged point at the top. The entire piece stands 21 cm tall against a plain white background.
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Antique-Style Chinese Petrified Wood Scholar’s Stone (Gongshi)

Antique-Style Chinese Petrified Wood Scholar’s Stone (Gongshi)

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An exceptional "Mu Gongshi" (wood spirit stone) featuring a vertical, monolith-like form that evokes the towering peaks of a mountain landscape. This specimen of agatized petrified wood displays a rich, deep chocolate-brown and charcoal-black patina with a subtle vitreous luster. The intricate vertical grain and "wrinkled" surface texture (zhou) are highly prized characteristics in the scholar’s rock tradition.

The stone is perfectly balanced on a traditional, hand-carved dark wood stand, creating a sophisticated silhouette for a studio or shelf display.

SPECIMEN DETAILS
Mineralogy: Silicified (Agatized) Petrified Wood.
Dimensions: 15.7 x 6.4 x 3.6cm (6.2 x 2.5 x 1.4 inches) w/ Stand 21cm (8.7 inches)
Weight: 290g
Locality: China (Likely Xinjiang or Liaoning Province)

All Gatsby Gems specimens are hand-selected for scientific accuracy and aesthetic brilliance. Each piece includes a locality label and is professionally packaged for secure addition to your gallery.

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