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THE NILIUZHAI COLLECTION
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A LINGBI SCHOLAR’S ROCK
The powerfully shaped rock of a contorted
outline rises from a narrow base to a
rounded peak that continues to one side
in the form of sharp crested overhang
The resonant stone is dark-grey in
colour, and accentuated throughout with
dramatic crevices, sharp ridges and jagged
protrusions.
15 æ in. (40 cm.) high, hardwood stand
HK$150,000-250,000
US$20,000-32,000
靈璧石「崑崙映雪」擺件
此石高山峻嶺,如《山
海經·海內西經》:「昆
侖之虛,百神所在。開
明獸身大類虎而九首,
若有垢涴,以火燒之則
淨。」描述之崑崙神峰,
高聳挺拔,終年覆雪,
重岩疊嶂,氣勢滂沱。
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