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| Scholars' Rocks in Ancient China: The Suyuan Stone Catalogue | 
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Sales Rank: 1840383
Category: Book
Author: Kemin Hu
Publisher: Orchid Press
Studio: Orchid Press
Manufacturer: Orchid Press
Label: Orchid Press
Languages: Mandarin Chinese (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.9
ISBN: 9745240168
Dewey Decimal Number: 920
EAN: 9789745240162
ASIN: 9745240168
Publication Date: May 2003
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Product Description
Scholars' rocks - or Gongshi - have been collected in China for over 1500 years, and are the rare natural stones bearing an inimitable beauty that are objects of contemplation to raise the level of consciousness of the viewer. They served as a means of spiritual enjoyment for the literati, inspiring their minds to wander the cosmos, or to visit sacred mountains or great rivers while still in their offices or studios. Interest has burgeoned in the West since the 1970s, with over a dozen major exhibitions mounted in museums around the world. Gongshi have also become much sought after by collectors. This guide to these objects presents 160 colour photographs (including original paintings and prints), and a detailed commentary.
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