Black Taihu Scholar's Rock,Qing Dynasty,18th‑19th Century

拍品描述

Dimensions:Overall height with stand 75 cm (29.53 in),maximum width 27 cm (10.63 in),Qing Dynasty,18th‑19th CenturyCondition & Provenance:This Taihu rock is an unaltered natural stone with complete form.The web‑like vein lines across surface are natural mineral veins formed during stone formation,not later‑age damage.Multiple hollow perforations on upper section connect with one another.Hole rims carry smooth old patina accumulated over long‑term display.The dark stone surface retains authentic old skin without sand‑blasting,polishing or chemical artificial aging.Minor natural chips are original to the stone.No major breakage or glue restoration.The fitted solid‑wood square stand is carved with traditional key‑fret patterns on four sides.It matches the rock properly and bears age‑related wear,no later modification or replacement.This specimen comes from a private Asian‑art collector based in Pennsylvania,USA.The collector focused heavily on antique Chinese scholar’s rocks.He purchased this piece from an Asian antique gallery in Vancouver back in 2003.It was kept indoors under stable temperature all along.Never artificially cleaned,original patina and surface condition are fully preserved.It enters North‑American art market recently since the collector streamlines his collection.

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