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Chinese Taihu stone cloud form gongshi, a cave formed, water eroded, limestone sourced from the Lake Tai (Taihu) region in …
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Chinese Taihu stone cloud form gongshi, a cave formed, water eroded, limestone sourced from the Lake Tai (Taihu) region in Jiangsu province, with a mattte white surface, perforated with numerous, naturally formed chambers and tunnels, mounted on a traditional, Chinese, finely carved and custom fitted, polished, hongmu base. Circa Republic of China era, no later than mid century.
A viewing stone appreciated by Chinese scholars using four traditional qualities: shou (leanness), zhou (wrinkled texture), lou (channels), and tou (holes).
Wood stand: 5.5" high x 5" long x 4.75" deep
stone: 12" high x 7" wide x 4.5" deep
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- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 5ʺD × 15.5ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Stone
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Both the base and the stone are in excellent vintage condition. Both the base and the stone are in excellent vintage condition. less
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