This hand-carved stone scholar’s dish is fashioned from a deep forest-green stone, featuring a striking natural mottling of charcoal veining and pale ochre inclusions. The vessel is expertly shaped into the silhouette of a recumbent ram, a traditional symbol of peace and auspiciousness, with its head tucked toward its body to form a rounded, shallow basin. The ram’s features are rendered with archaic-style incised lines, highlighting the tightly curled horns and a serene facial expression. Polished to a soft, waxy luster, the piece retains a heavy, substantial feel typical of semi-precious stone carvings, while the flat, unadorned underside showcases the raw, swirling beauty of the mineral’s natural grain.

Dimensions:   6.75" x 4.5" x thickness 0.5"
Origin:      China
Material:   Stone
Condition: Natural stone marks

USA domestic continental buyers of 48 states pay $18.95 shipping (buyers of Hawaii, Alaska, US Islands, Florida Keywest, and Canada pays the extra shipping cost). Insurance and handling charges are already included in the shipping cost. In store pick up is highly welcomed if you are in San Francisco Bay Area. (No charge)