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Chinese Scholar Rock Black Taihu Stone on Wood Stand

Offered by: Tishu

Description
This is a slender Taihu scholar rock in an upright form displayed on a custom carved stand. Wonderful and well-balanced form, the rock has a near mirage image between the front and the back. It is of a grayish black color with white and yellow deposits nicely mixed into the residual deposits from the erosion. The surface has been deeply polished and weathered and is now mostly smooth yet still maintains some slightly rugged edges and points at places. Many grottoes puncture and permeate the piece, interlinking and window-like, creating interesting negative spaces for a meditative mind.
Stones such as this from Taihu lake was among the four famous stones since ancient time in China. They have been collected and prized by Chinese scholars since Tang dynasty when using them in garden came in vogue. Later on, smaller pieces like this one were displayed in the scholar's private study serving as a mini form of nature for meditation. In China, they are also known as Gongshi "worshipped stone" and in the west, known also as Spirit Stone. With their exotic shape with and curious cavities and surface texture, these stones were highly appreciated as an inspiration to contain the nature in human's adobe.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	stone
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Irregular surface and some stable crackle lines as shown.
Creation Date:	20th century
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Abstract, Asian/Oriental, Geometric
Incollect Reference #:	617471

Dimensions

W.	9 in;	H.	23.5 in;	D.	7 in;
W.	22.86 cm;	H.	59.69 cm;	D.	17.78 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion

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