Large Chinese Green Turtle Gongshi

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large Chinese green turtle gongshi, a viewing stone, smoothed by river waters, in the form of a turtle, from Anhui … Read more large Chinese green turtle gongshi, a viewing stone, smoothed by river waters, in the form of a turtle, from Anhui province, China, with a waxy, varied, green surface with copious scattered pitting, light grey striations and criss crosses and numerous large and small yellow toned bumps with dark centers. A lower layer of varied, light grey shows through on one side and underneath. The stone is mounted on a polished, custom fitted, Chinese hongmu base. Circa Republic of China era, no later than mid century.
Wood stand: 1.625" high x 13.5" wide x 8.5" deep.

stone: 4.5" high x 14" wide x 8.5" deep. See less