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Chinese Scholar Rock Ying Stone on Display Stand

Offered by: Tishu

Description
Ying stone was harvested from from Guangdong province in Southern China, one of the four famous types of Chinese viewing stones (also known as Gongshi, meditation stone or spirit stone). Ying stone is priced for its wrinkled surface full of furrows and gullies and sculptural form that tends to visually exotic, The stone best embodies the concepts of Shou (thinness) and Zhou (wrinkles), which are cherished by the collectors as it evokes the ideal of a mountainous landscape. The highly priced scholar rocks has long been revered by Chinese literati dating back to Tang/Song Dynasty. Formed through geologic processes, these rocks beguile connoisseurs with their dynamic form and the interplay of positive and negative space. The exodus of energy and enigma is mediated upon and interpreted by the individual viewer. More than decorative, the stones reflect a cultivated endeavor to contain the nature in one's study and mind.
The scholar rock on offer exemplifies the beauty of Ying stone. Deep brown in color, it has well balanced vertical form standing on a thin stem. The surface is remarkable with tight and pronounced schisms, gullies, folding lines. What is special about this stone is that it also has several grottos that open through, creating an arresting visual effect. When viewing from different angles, the stone reveals itself quite differently.
For two similar Ying stone, see illustrations on 90 and 92 in the book " Spirit Stone The Ancient Art of the Scholar's Rock by Kemin Hu and Thomas S. Elias". A Chinese Ying Scholar's Rock.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	stone on wood
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Natural stone surface, wood base with minor wear.
Creation Date:	20th century
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Abstract, Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Textured, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	495937

Dimensions

W.	9 in;	H.	17.25 in;	D.	4 in;
W.	22.86 cm;	H.	43.82 cm;	D.	10.16 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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