Superb Tall Old Black "Infinity" Stone Taihu Scholar Rock from Old Shanghai

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About the Item

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. Superb example, one of the finest we have had in recent years. Notice the extraordinary and unusual coiled top and wonderful balance of proportions, color, and infinity holes. Substantial dimensions: 24.5 inches high with stand and 12 inches wide Taihu stones are known as infinity stones because of their bountiful natural holes composition which evoke infinite spaces and spiritual layers. Taihu are natural occurring limestone specimens and come from Lake Tai in South eastern China. They are now hard to find as harvesting them is now prohibited. The custom hand carved custom hardwood display base is included. A beautiful example that is naturally occurring- harvesting now prohibited by Chinese government Display with your favourite plants and enhance its serene presence, see a suggestion in last photo! Provenance: Our specimen comes from a forty year old private Chinese collection. Please see below for more historical information about these fascinating works of art. "Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity": All of our Asian works of art come with our "Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee". About Tai Hu infinity rocks: Found mostly in the vast drainage areas of Tai Lake, these limestone rocks are hard, with slight variations among those taken from Lake beds. They are fresh looking with soft color and their multiple, linked perforations produced from years of wave and water erosion make them aesthetically pleasing. Often referred to as -infinity stones- with their pale gray to ivory, or red tint, Taihu rocks are usually large and are regarded as the best garden rocks. Artificial hills made of Taihu rocks give the appearance of strange peaks looming up or chains of hills connected by streams and bridges, with successive peaks along narrow, twisted paths. Small Taihu rocks of good quality are rare and meant for indoor appreciation. The beauty of Taihu rocks comes from their natural perforations, wrinkles, and hollows which enhance their open appearance. They are cut and shaped from large Formations and are superb decor inside or out of doors.

Dimensions:
Height: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Stone,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Mid-20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289214659542

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