Taihu Stone

Taihu stones are mined from the bed of Lake Tai, in the Jiangsu province of Northern China.

Stone itself is about 20.5" in height. Stones such as this from Taihu lake was among the four famous stones since ancient time in China.

This porous limestone comes from Jiangsu Province, China and is a type of scholar stone. The rushing waters of Lake Tai give the stone its many holes and pores. The concrete base wa...

Working within the rarefied atmosphere of his studio, a Chinese scholar gazed upon the evocative Formations of this spirit stone, seeking aesthetic and philosophical inspiration. Med...

A remarkable work of art created by mother nature. Stones such as this from Taihu lake was among the four famous stones since ancient time in China.

A remarkable work of art created by mother nature. Stones such as this from Taihu lake was among the four famous stones since ancient time in China.

Taihu stones are naturally occurring limestone rocks native to Lake Tai in Jiangsu Province, China.

The taihu stone is elevated by a traditional carved wood base that displays the stone with a dramatic silhouette, reminiscent of a plume of smoke or drifting cloud.

An elegant and evocative Chinese scholar stone or rock (gongshi) of Taihu stone. A smaller version of the garden stone, this naturally formed sculpture was meant for viewing and cont...

This is a beautiful tall 19 inch tall example of an antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock mounted in a custom hand-carved hard wood base.

This is a beautiful example of an old black antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock mounted in a custom hand carved hard wood base.

This is a beautiful example of an old white antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock mounted in a custom hand carved hard wood base.

This is a beautiful example of an old white antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock mounted in a custom hand-carved hard wood base.

This is a beautiful tall 17 inch high example of a Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock mounted in a custom hand-carved hard wood base.

This is a beautiful tall 21 inch tall example of an old black antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock mounted in a custom hand-carved hard wood base.

This is a beautiful tall 24.5 inch tall example of an old black Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock mounted in a custom hand carved hard wood base.

This is a beautiful tall 19 inch tall example of an old black antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock mounted in a custom hand-carved hard wood base.

This is a stunning pair (two) of tall Chinese Taihu infinity viewing stones or scholar rocks. One is red and one is black and each come mounted in a custom hand-carved hard wood base...

Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Mandarin plate, ca. 1840, with a central design depicting a pavilion scene with six figures at a Wei Qi board, with hyper-vivid enamels and fine gilt ac...

Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Mandarin plate, ca. 1840, with a central design depicting a pavilion court scene with five figures, with hyper-vivid enamels and fine gilt accents, with...

Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Mandarin plate, ca. 1840, with a central design depicting a pavilion court scene with five figures, with hyper-vivid enamels and fine gilt accents, with...

The round plate with a central design depicting a pavilion Imperial Court scene with seated Emperor and five attendants, with hyper-vivid enamels and fine gilt accents, with multi-la...

While some are similar to some Lingbi stone in appearance, others are more akin to Taihu stone.

The round plate with a central design depicting a theatre pavilion Imperial Court scene with figures at a Wei Qi board, with hyper-vivid enamels and fine gilt accents, with multi-lay...

Artistically created by Mother Nature, the stones from Taihu Lake has been eroded by water into unusual shapes and forms, for which they were collected and priced by Chinese scholars...

The surface is full of interlinked grottoes of various sizes and small geological folds and wrinkles, in a most artistic way created by mother nature. Stones from Taihu lake was amon...

A Chinese Gongshi (known as meditation stone or spirit stone) from Taihu (Lake Tai) balanced on display stand.

Chinese scholar stones are naturally occurring shaped rocks. The stone is Taihu and has many holes and comes in a variety of colors.

An 18th/19th century Chinese limestone taihu scholars' stone with rising full moon. Pagoda Red Collection #: TH5006 Keywords: Garden, stone, sculpture, statue, outdoor

These naturally formed stones are from ancient limestone deposits, similar to those that have produced the famed Taihu and Lingbi stones of China.

These naturally formed stones are from ancient limestone deposits, similar to those that have produced the famed Taihu and Lingbi stones of China.

A 19th century Chinese Taihu (Lake Tai) Scholars' stone with well worn "elephant skin" textured surface; mounted on custom steel base.

Taihu stones are naturally occurring limestone rocks native to Lake Tai in Jiangsu Province, China.

Chinese Scholar's Rock, of Taihu Stone, beautiful specimen limestone, in a custom carved hardwood stand.

This is an old appreciation stone made in China. This is a Taihu stone or a stone shaped like a Taihu stone.

A small and elegant Chinese Scholar Rock of Taihu type on a fitted hardwood stand. The stone displays an unique cantilevered shape that evokes the beauty in prototype Taihu stone in ...

Stones such as this from Taihu lake was among the four famous stones since ancient time in China.

A remarkable work of art created by mother nature. Stones such as this from Taihu lake was among the four famous stones since ancient time in China.

A remarkable work of art created by mother nature. Stones such as this from Taihu lake was among the four famous stones since ancient time in China.

A tall and dramatic Taihu scholar's stone, mid-20th century, circa 1940s, China.

Stones such as this from Taihu lake was among the four famous stones since ancient time in China.

Stones such as this from Taihu lake was among the four famous stones since ancient time in China.

This is a beautiful example of an old white antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock mounted in a custom hand carved hard wood base.

Taihu stones are also known as "infinity stones" because of their bountiful natural holes composition which evoke infinite spaces and spiritual layers.

This is a beautiful tall 19 inch tall example of an antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock mounted in a custom hand-carved hard wood base.

This is a stunningly beautiful example of a Chinese white Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock mounted in a custom hand-carved hard wood base.

This is a beautiful tall 17 inch high example of an antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock mounted in a custom hand-carved hard wood base.

Taihu stones are known as infinity stones because of their bountiful natural holes composition which evoke infinite spaces and spiritual layers.

This is a beautiful tall 24.5 inch tall example of an old black antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock mounted in a custom hand carved hard wood base.

This is a beautiful tall 20 inch tall example of an old white antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock mounted in a custom hand-carved hard wood base.

Taihu stones are known as infinity stones because of their bountiful natural holes composition which evoke infinite spaces and spiritual layers.

This is a stunning pair (two) of tall Chinese Taihu infinity viewing stones or scholar rocks. One is red and one is white and each come mounted in a custom hand-carved hard wood base...

Dimensions: 18 inches high with stand and 8 inches wide Taihu stones are known as infinity stones because of their bountiful natural holes composition which evoke infinite spaces an...

Kangxi period, 1662-1722, blue & white porcelain plate, Chinese. Molded body with lotus petal reserves. The 8-flute molded sides surround a reserve of flowering plants growing from a...

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

c. 1870s/1880s; Japan Late 19th century decorative keyaki (Japanese elm) cabinet. This ornate, pagoda-inspired piece dates to the early/middle Meiji period in Japan and is construc...

This gorgeous luohan daybed anchors its surroundings with its monumental scale and incredible carved decoration. Known as a luohan chuang, or couch bed, this form of low-backed daybe...

An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, the cabinet is finely inlaid and overlaid...

A spectacular Japanese embroidered silk panel beautifully presented in a gilt frame suspended in a lucite shadow box with gilt wood border. The silk picture is dated to 1890-1910s to...

A vibrant celebration of spring using a colorful ensemble of coxcomb, irises, lilies, hybiscus, and a blossoming cherry tree. Great examples of "tarashikomi" or "painting-in", a Rim...

Made by the studio of the legendary Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), this is a large porcelain vase glazed in a soft yellow color with a subtle gradient, on top of ...

A beautiful Chinese hand painted soapstone scholar's rock sculpture. This large hand carved soapstone sculpture is hand painted with white flowers painted onto the surface. The Rock ...

A rare Xuan type Chinese scholar stone on a carved wood stand circa 19th century Qing dynasty. Xuan stone was traditionally collected in Xuan Zhou, Anhui Province in China. The stone...

This rare Chinese Gongshi, or scholar's stone, is a remarkable and highly auspicious item, celebrated not only for its natural beauty but also for its cultural significance. Featurin...

On offer is a vertical Chinese scholar rock balanced on a carved wood display stand. The specimen is a wonderful example of Ying (or Yingde) stone, one of the four famed stone types ...