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8096 A TAIHU-TYPE LIMESTONE SCHOLAR’S ROCK
The rock of horizontal orientation, with both sharp and soft contours,
the ethereal form deeply eroded and hollowed, with many chasms and
piercings, the stone of light gray hue and smooth polish, together with
conforming wood stand.
16in (40.6cm) wide
US$2,000 - 3,000
石灰岩仿太湖石山子
Provenance
Kemin Hu

8096
A LARGE LINGBI-TYPE SCHOLAR’S ROCK
The stone of gray color with fine striations, of slender depth and finely
balancing on two ‘feet’ to suggest lightness and ethereality, wood
stand.
15in (38cm) high
US$3,000 - 5,000
靈璧石山子
Provenance
Kemin Hu

8097
A GRAY LIMESTONE SCHOLAR’S ROCK
Of soft gray color and horizontal orientation, the large irregular stone
with three spreading prongs, elegantly balanced on three feet, with
deep hollows linked by narrow arches to contrast solidity with space,
with a tall, conforming wood pedestal.
16 1/2in (42cm) high
US$3,000 - 5,000
石灰岩山子

8097

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