Vintage Chinese Marble Plaque. Measures 8". Excellent condition. I'm not sure how you would hang it. There is no hanger.
This exquisite circular plaque is a masterful example of traditional Chinese stone carving, skillfully executed in natural marble. The piece features a serene mountain landscape, a classic motif that represents harmony and the vastness of the natural world. Detailed pagoda rooftops and gnarled pine branches are etched into the stone, creating a three-dimensional depth that plays beautifully with light and shadow. The inherent grey veining of the marble adds a unique, smoky character to the sky and mountain silhouettes, ensuring that no two pieces are exactly alike.
The cold, heavy stone and scholarly subject matter make this plaque an ideal addition to a Dark Academia collection. It functions beautifully as a leaning display piece on a shelf alongside antique journals, or it can be showcased using a traditional rosewood or brass easel stand. Because it lacks a built-in hanger, its versatile form allows it to be used as a substantial decorative paperweight on a desk or as part of a curated flat-lay arrangement. In excellent condition, the marble remains crisp and free of chips, preserving the delicate linework of the architectural and botanical carvings. It is a sophisticated artifact that brings a sense of ancient Eastern tranquility to a modern intellectual space.
This item is vintage, approximately 50 years old.
