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 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...

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...

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...

The shaped dish with a central design depicting a theatre pavilion Imperial Court scene with six figures, including a musician on stage, with hyper-vivid enamels and fine gilt accent...

The shaped dish with a central design depicting a theatre pavilion Imperial Court scene with eight figures, two on stage, with hyper-vivid enamels and fine gilt accents, with multi-l...

This type of the rock is called “white-streaked Mohu stones”, a rare and precious stone type. Originated from Liujiang County, Guangxi Province in Southern China, Mohu stones are nea...

One of the most visually arresting Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) we have ever had on offer. A massive block of naturally formed wo...

The Chinese scholar rock on offer here is a wonderful example of Ying (also known as Yingde stone), a less common type than Lingbi or Taihu. Gray in color, it has an extraordinary up...

A Caitao type Chinese scholar stone presented on a carved confirming wood stand circa 1990s. Caitao, which means colored pottery in Chinese, was a newly discovered scholar stone type...

An unusual and striking Chinese scholar rock, gongshi, of polished and lacquered burled hardwood, set into a hardwood base, mid-20th century. The hardwood scholar "stone" meant to i...

Stone dimensions: 11 × 8 cm, thickness 5.5 cm, height on base 13 cm A natural dream stone (scholar's rock) with an organic and asymmetrical shape, pierced in its center, thus creatin...

Antique Japanese root stand. Meiji period (1868-1912) carving from a single piece of fruitwood in a natural root design. Originally made for presenting a small sculpture or treasure....

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 ...

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 ...

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...

Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century Description: The upper section with a breakfront arched pedimental cornice flanked by a pair of urn finials, over...

An Extremely Fine and Very Important 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet on French Giltwood Stand of Regence Period circa 1680-1690 Provenance Likely acquired by Herman Willem ...

Small rectangular Japanese chest with gold lacquer decoration in the form of leaf tendrils. The chest is decorated with cut-out and ornamentally engraved fittings on the corners and ...

A fabulous quality and impressive large Japanese hardwood Shodona from the Meiji period, the lovely carved pediment incorporating a large winged bird and having decorative C scrolls ...

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...

A Chinese scholar stone of white Lingbi type in upright mushroom form presented on a carved conforming wood base. The type of special Lingbi known to the collector as white Lingbi fe...

A Chinese scholar stone originated from Wuling Mountains, Hunan Province in central China. A type of geological wonder, formed through wind erosion and polishing by the elements of t...

Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock, of naturalistic form, on early 19th century rosewood stand.