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A sturdy 19th-century granite grinding stone from China, representing a tool essential to daily life and rural domestic industry. The …
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A sturdy 19th-century granite grinding stone from China, representing a tool essential to daily life and rural domestic industry. The heavy, circular form and naturally textured surface reflect the enduring Chinese tradition of stone carving and the practical beauty found in functional objects of the late Qing dynasty.
Circa 1850, this original period piece was crafted during a time when traditional stonemasonry flourished across the regional quarries of southern China.
Carved from solid beige granite, the stone features a weathered patina and honest wear from generations of use. Rooted in the ancient Chinese tradition of the "Shi Mo," this grinding stone embodies the warmth and unpretentious character of utilitarian objects designed to last for centuries.
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- Dimensions
- 11ʺW × 6.5ʺD × 13.5ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Granite
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Good overall condition. Good overall condition. less
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