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Chinese Scholar Lingbi Stone on Display Stand

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A visually stunning vertical and porous scholar stone of Lingbi type displayed on a fitted wood base. The rock formation features an elegant vertical cloud form with numerous porous and open grottos, qualifying the type as the Linglong Lingbi, a type of Lingbi such interlinking windows in a more jagged and lighter version that allow the viewer to see through the stone, thus evoking a poetic feeling. The greyish black stone is beautifully contrasted with white striations. The top heavy stone is balanced perfectly in its presentation, mimicking an prototype image of a precarious mountain in a Chinese landscape, like the peaks found in Zhangjiajie. The wrinkled surface with furrows and folds adds more drama to its exotic appearance. The stone has a beautiful ringing tone when knocked, a character of Lingbi stones.
The naturally weathered stone from Lingbi, Anhui Province were collected and priced by Chinese scholars since Tang dynasty. They were displayed in the scholar's study on complimentary custom wood stand serving as a focal point for meditation on nature and philosophy. The novelty of the shape and unusual cavities that were weathered naturally through ages were highly appreciated as an inspiration for containing nature in imagination.
Provenance: purportedly Purchased from Noted Collector, Author and Scholars' Rocks Expert Kemin Hu.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Stone and wood
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Natural stone surface, wood stand with minor wear.
Creation Date:	20th century
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Abstract, Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	496298

Dimensions

W.	10 in;	H.	18.8 in;	D.	4 in;
W.	25.4 cm;	H.	47.75 cm;	D.	10.16 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.

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