Showrooms

Chinese Scholar Stone Rare Red Taihu Rock on Display Stand

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A Chinese Gongshi (known as meditation stone or spirit stone) from Taihu (Lake Tai) balanced on display stand. This scholar rock features a relatively rare red color and porous surface. The stone showcases an uncommon stacked rounded granule formation, grapes like in places. Its elegant mushroom cloud form resembles a red coral in the ocean. The visual poetry of this piece is punctuated with many natural grottoes formed by millennium of aqua element in the lake. It invokes a sense of wonder and imagination. The southern Jiangnan style stand is likely a later replacement.
The naturally weathered stones from Lake Tai were collected and priced by Chinese scholars since Tang dynasty when using them in garden became vogue. Later on, smaller pieces were displayed in the study on complimentary custom stand as a 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.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	stone and wood
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Natural stone specimen with natural uneven surface and patina. Minor wear on the stand.
Creation Date:	late19 to early 20th century
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Abstract, Asian/Oriental, Geometric
Incollect Reference #:	608560

Dimensions

W.	10 in;	H.	23 in;	D.	7 in;
W.	25.4 cm;	H.	58.42 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