Natural Lingbi Stone Vertical Scholar's Rock,Collected Since Ming & Qing Dynasty

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Dimensions:Overall Height 52cm(20.47in),Maximum Width 20cm(7.87in)Condition & Provenance:The stone is fully natural without artificial carving or grinding,completely intact with no cracks or repairs.The surface is covered with natural golden vein lines,all hollow cavities stay undamaged without chipping.It comes with an original antique carved hardwood stand that fits the stone perfectly;the lacquer on the wooden base only bears minor natural wear over time with no splits or missing parts.This scholar’s rock belongs to a veteran private collector specializing in Chinese desk antiques based in New York.The collector purchased this Lingbi stone from a Shanghai gallery focused on Chinese viewing stones back in 2017.Tall intact vertical Lingbi peaks of this quality rarely appear on global antique markets.Description:This vertical viewing stone is carved entirely by nature from Lingbi stone,one of China’s Four Famous Scholar’s Rocks,extensively collected by literati during Ming and Qing dynasties as core study decor.The silhouette is tall and slender with a sharp pointed summit,narrow waist and solid broad base,forming rolling mountain contours with majestic artistic momentum.The stone features deep dark black smooth texture crisscrossed by pale golden natural mineral veins,delivering a rugged ancient texture.A series of natural interlocking hollow holes pierce the midsection,crafting balanced contrast between solid stone and empty voids,meeting all four classic Chinese stone appreciation standards:slender shape,penetrating hollows,rugged texture and layered crevices.The stone bears dense solid texture and emits clear metallic resonance when tapped,marking it as top-grade Lingbi material.It is paired with an original solid carved hardwood stand shaped precisely to match the rock’s outline,adorned with flowing cloud relief carvings for stable elegant display.Lingbi stones have been cherished by Chinese intellectuals for millennia.Tall intact vertical peak specimens are extremely scarce.This natural unmodified rock carries profound mountain landscape charm,valued both as elegant study furnishing and high-end collectible.It is ideal for display in classical Chinese studies,oriental garden spaces and elite private collections of Chinese desk curiosities.

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