Taihu Stone
Chinese Yellow Scholar Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
remarkable work of art created by mother nature.
Stones such as this from Taihu lake was among the four
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
meditative mind. A remarkable work of art created by mother nature.
Stones such as this from Taihu lake was
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Scholar Stone Taihu Rock on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
well-balanced, the ocher and cream color stone is likely of the Taihu type. It showcases an unusual
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Extraordinary Chinese Taihu Scholar Stone Rare Form on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning Taihu scholar stone in an unusual horizonal balanced form perched on a custom wood stand
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Large Chinese Scholar Stone Rare Red Taihu Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and dramatic Chinese Gongshi (known as meditation stone or spirit stone) from Taihu (Lake
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Scholar's Stone / “Scholar's Rock” Lingbi (灵璧石), China, Qing Dynasty
Located in MOUGINS, FR
, (ii) the Taihu Stone (Taihushi) (太湖石) of Lake Tai, Jiangsu Province, and (iii) the Yingde Stone
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
$21,599
H 22.05 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in
Rare Chinese Kun Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
of the four famous viewing stones among Lingbi, Taihu and Yingde. The history of collecting Kun stone
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Recent Sales
Chinese Taihu Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
Taihu stones are naturally occurring limestone rocks native to Lake Tai in Jiangsu Province, China
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Taihu Stone Basin
Located in Chicago, IL
A round taihu stone basin from Shandong Province, China.
Pagoda Red Collection # B5301
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Late 20th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone
Monumental Chinese Taihu Stone Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Taihu stones are naturally occurring limestone rocks native to Lake Tai in China's Jiangsu province
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete, Limestone
Chinese Taihu Stones
Located in Chicago, IL
from 3'-10'. Pictured are three Taihu stones mounted on custom steel stands. The dimensions and price
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20th Century Garden Ornaments
Materials
Limestone
Tall Chinese Taihu Stones in Custom Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
Taihu stones are mined from the bed of Lake Tai, in the Jiangsu province of Northern China. Over
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Statues
Chinese Scholar Rock Black Taihu Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Long" Taihu, stone specimens like this were most likely enhanced by further carvings.
Stone itself is
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Taihu Stone with Concrete Base
Located in Chicago, IL
This porous limestone comes from Jiangsu Province, China and is a type of scholar stone. The
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20th Century Chinese Statues
Materials
Stone
"Celestial Dragon" Red Taihu Stone on Carved Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Formations of this spirit stone, seeking aesthetic and philosophical inspiration. Meditating on the stone
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
of art created by mother nature.
Stones such as this from Taihu lake was among the four famous
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
of art created by mother nature.
Stones such as this from Taihu lake was among the four famous
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Monumental Taihu Scholar's Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
Taihu stones are naturally occurring limestone rocks native to Lake Tai in Jiangsu Province, China
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
"Winter's Edge" Chinese Taihu Scholar's Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
painting as microcosms of the natural world.
This graceful example is a white taihu stone, beautifully
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
An Tall Taihu Scholar Stone (Gongshi)
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant and evocative Chinese scholar stone or rock (gongshi) of Taihu stone. A smaller version
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Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Lovely Tall Antique Infinity Stone Taihu Scholar Rock Old Shanghai Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful tall 19 inch tall example of an antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Old White "Infinity" Taihu Scholar Rock Infinity Stone from Old Shanghai
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful example of an old white antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Old Black "Infinity" Taihu Scholar Rock Infinity Stone from Old Shanghai
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful example of an old black antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Stunning Old White "Infinity" Stone Taihu Scholar Rock from Old Shanghai
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful example of an old white antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Lovely Garden Viewing Stone Taihu Scholar Rock Old Shanghai collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful tall 17 inch high example of a Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Superb Tall Old Black "Infinity" Stone Taihu Scholar Rock from Old Shanghai
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful tall 21 inch tall example of an old black antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Superb Tall Old Black "Infinity" Stone Taihu Scholar Rock from Old Shanghai
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful tall 24.5 inch tall example of an old black Chinese Taihu viewing stone or
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Lovely Tall Old Black "Infinity" Stone Taihu Scholar Rock from Old Shanghai
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful tall 19 inch tall example of an old black antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Stunning Pair of Red and Black Chinese Taihu Infinity Scholar Stones
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a stunning pair (two) of tall Chinese Taihu infinity viewing stones or scholar rocks. One
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Mandarin Plate 8-ins, Canton, ca. 1840
Located in Banner Elk, NC
enamels, with blue Taihu stones to the foreground, the elaborate border with coins and ju-i-scepters, and
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Antique 1840s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Mandarin Plate, 8.5 ins, Canton, ca. 1840
Located in Banner Elk, NC
-layered raised polychrome enamels, with blue Taihu stones to the foreground, the elaborate border with
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Antique 1840s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Mandarin Plate 8-ins, Canton, ca. 1840
Located in Banner Elk, NC
enamels, with blue Taihu stones to the foreground, the elaborate border with coins and ju-i-scepters, and
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Antique 1840s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Mandarin Plate, Emperor and Court, ca. 1840
Located in Banner Elk, NC
garments, with blue Taihu stones to the foreground, the elaborate border with butterflies, floral spays and
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Antique 1840s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Scholar Stone Gong Shi
Located in Atlanta, GA
are similar to some Lingbi stone in appearance, others are more akin to Taihu stone. They are priced
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Rose Plate, Wei Qi Players, ca. 1840
Located in Banner Elk, NC
garments, and blue Taihu stones to the foreground, the elaborate border with the figure of a bird within a
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Antique 1840s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Scholar Stone Taihu Rock on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
by Mother Nature, the stones from Taihu Lake has been eroded by water into unusual shapes and forms
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese White Scholar Stone from Taihu Lake on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Taihu lake was among the four famous stones since ancient time in China. They have been collected and
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar Stone Rare Red Taihu Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese Gongshi (known as meditation stone or spirit stone) from Taihu (Lake Tai) balanced on
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Asian Scholar Stone
Located in Winnetka, IL
Chinese scholar stones are naturally occurring shaped rocks. The stone is Taihu and has many holes
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Antique Early 19th Century Scholar's Objects
"Mountain Moon" Scholars' Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th/19th century Chinese limestone taihu scholars' stone with rising full moon.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Statues
Materials
Limestone
Unique Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 32N With Ligurian Stone Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
formed stones are from ancient limestone deposits, similar to those that have produced the famed Taihu
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Paper, Bamboo
Unique Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 32N with Ligurian Stone Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
formed stones are from ancient limestone deposits, similar to those that have produced the famed Taihu
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Limestone
"Eternity" Scholars' Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese Taihu (Lake Tai) Scholars' stone with well worn "elephant skin" textured
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
Set of Three Chinese Taihu Stones
Located in Chicago, IL
Taihu stones are naturally occurring limestone rocks native to Lake Tai in Jiangsu Province, China
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Scholar's Rock, of Taihu Stone
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Scholar's Rock, of Taihu Stone, beautiful specimen limestone, in a custom carved hardwood
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Antique Scholar Stone/Appreciation Stone/Taihu Stone/19-20century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old appreciation stone made in China.
This is a Taihu stone or a stone shaped like a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
H 19.3 in W 6.7 in D 5.52 in
Miniature Chinese Scholar Taihu Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small and elegant Chinese Scholar Rock of Taihu type on a fitted hardwood stand. The stone
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Scholar Rock Taihu Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Taihu scholar rock in a horizonal bridged form balanced on a custom wood stand. The stone, in a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
meditative mind. A remarkable work of art created by mother nature.
Stones such as this from Taihu lake was
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
by mother nature.
Stones such as this from Taihu lake was among the four famous stones since
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Mid-20th Century Tall Chinese Taihu Scholar Rock or Stone, Gongshi
Located in Austin, TX
A tall and dramatic Taihu scholar's stone, mid-20th century, circa 1940s, China. The natural rock
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Scholar Stone Black Taihu Rock on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Long" Taihu, stone specimens like this were most likely enhanced by further carvings.
Stones such as
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Stunning Old White "Infinity" Stone Taihu Scholar Rock from Old Shanghai
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful example of an old white antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Lovely Viewing Stone Taihu Scholar Rock Private Shanghai Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful tall 19" tall example of a Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock mounted
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
China New Year Gift: Tall White Taihu "Infinity" Scholar Rock Viewing Stone
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a stunningly beautiful example of a Chinese white Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 16 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Lovely Tall Old White Infinity Stone Taihu Scholar Rock Old Shanghai Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful tall 19 inch tall example of an antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Lovely Old White Infinity Stone Taihu Scholar Rock from Old Shanghai Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful tall 17 inch high example of an antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 17 in W 6.5 in D 4.4 in
Tall Old Black Veined "Infinity" Stone Taihu Scholar Rock Old Shanghai
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful tall 18 inch tall example of an old black antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Superb Tall Old Black "Infinity" Stone Taihu Scholar Rock from Old Shanghai
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful tall 24.5 inch tall example of an old black antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Lovely Tall Old White "Infinity" Stone Taihu Scholar Rock from Old Shanghai
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful tall 20 inch tall example of an old white antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Fine Pair of Chinese Black and White Taihu Infinity Scholar Stones
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a stunning pair (two) of tall black and white Chinese Taihu infinity viewing stones or
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Stunning Pair of Red and White Chinese Taihu Infinity Scholar Stones
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a stunning pair (two) of tall Chinese Taihu infinity viewing stones or scholar rocks. One
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Stunning Pair of White and Black Chinese Taihu Infinity Scholar Stones
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a stunning pair (two) of tall Chinese Taihu infinity viewing stones or scholar rocks. One
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Rose Square Dish, ca. 1820
Located in Banner Elk, NC
and texture of the silk qipaos, and blue Taihu stones to the foreground, the elaborate border with the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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Taihu Stone For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the taihu stone you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each taihu stone for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, wood and limestone. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect taihu stone — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A taihu stone is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Taihu Stone?
Prices for a taihu stone start at $695 and top out at $7,600 with the average selling for $1,880.
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