Scholar Stones are created by the constant flow and subsequent erosion of a stone by the passing water. The stones take tens of thousands of years to form into beautiful sculptures. What we enjoy most about scholar stones is the contemplative beauty that they posses. The ability to look at them and think about the many years and many situations the stone must have undergone to become a beautiful scholar stone.
Large Chinese Scholar’s Lingbi Rock with a Fitted Wooden Stand. The vertical alignment of the stone formed with interwoven arms creating a perforated structure, and the stone of opaque yellow hue with inclusions of transparent crystalline veining. 11”W x 30.5” H
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Zhao Meng: Scholar’s Stone
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Gongshi or Scholars Rock. Lake Tai, Heilongjiang Province, China. Taihu Stone. 20W x 14D x 19H inches.
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Gongshi.
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Ling Long ying Stone. Kemin Hu.
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Gongshi or Scholar’s Rock, Based, Lingbi County, Anhui Province, China. Indeterminate Age.Lingbi Stone. 36”W x 13” D x 21”H.
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