OBJECTS FOR THE SCHOLAR'S DESK, Hong Kong 2010
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Viewing Stones

A GREY TAIHU SCHOLAR’S ROCK

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) OR EARLIER

LENGTH: 42CM

The grey Taihu limestone rock is naturally formed with several overhanging peaks and perforations, covered overall with light buff-coloured veining an inclusions. The back has a long faded inscription no longer able to read legibly. The rock rests on a double-tiered Suzhou-style hongmu stand.

PROVENANCE
Wu Hufan Collection

明代 灰太湖石山子「吳湖帆」藏