#SST-001

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#SST-002

Small Stone Object

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#SST-003 Hand-Carved Stone Weight of A Frog on A Melon

Small Stone Object

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This somewhat whimsical small antique stone weight with a frog on the top of a melon shows a love and blending of art and nature in Chinese art and culture that is evident throughout the history. The philosophy behind it shows the ancient wisdom and concept of co-existence among all living. Frog has long been used since the ancient time and in many tribal cultures as a religious symbol or for worship. Shen's small stone object collection consists of over 100 objects of various types of carved stone weights, property markers, and others, with the most interesting and rarest motifs, including musician, figures, animals such as deer, cow, lion, and others, crab, seasonal vegetation, and other uncommon subjects.

#SST-004

Small Stone Object

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#SST-005

Small Stone Object

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#SST-101

Small Stone Object

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#SST-102 Small Ancient Stone Screen/ Plaque with Rabbit Motif

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(古代雕兔小石座）This is a small hand-carved antique stone screen, size of a small table screen, with highly relieved work showing a rabbit in a simple and bold form, looking back, as if looking back and anticipating something new to come, or looking back as if looking after a home for its auspicious meaning. The origin or use of this small stone plaque or screen is unknown at the time of the writing. This piece possibly can date back to Ming Dynasty when the motif of rabbit was seen more often in Chinese architectural woodwork. This piece is part of Shen's Special Collection in Small Stone Objects.