Black Taihu Scholar’s Rock Entitled “Cui Yan” with Poem Inscription and Original Hardwood Stand,Qing Dynasty,18th‑19th Century

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Dimensions:Rock width 56 cm (22.05 in),rock height 30 cm (11.81 in),overall height with original stand 45 cm (17.72 in),Qing Dynasty,18th‑19th CenturyCondition & Provenance:This Taihu stone is natural unmodified rock,solid and intact without major breakage or glue repairs.All perforations are naturally formed.Hole edges are smooth from centuries‑long weathering.The deep‑black glossy stone skin carries thick genuine patina developed by indoor display,no sand‑blasting,polishing or artificial chemical treatment.Natural stone veins and fine fissures belong to original formation of rock.The carved title “Cui Yan”,long poetic text and multiple seal stamps are deeply incised into stone surface,characters and seals show natural age‑related weathering,no later‑day fake carving.The matching hardwood stand is custom‑sculpted for this rock,with four curved legs and undulating top surface.Wood craftsmanship is mature,rich aged patina,tightly fitted to stone.Minor edge wear comes from long‑time usage,no replacement or restoration.This specimen was part of private collection of an experienced Asian art collector based in Georgia,USA.The collector devoted himself to antique Chinese scholar rock collection.He purchased this piece in 2002 from an Asian antique gallery in Toronto.It was displayed indoors under stable temperature and low light.Never polished or cleaned artificially,original patina and every carved detail are well‑preserved.It becomes available in North‑American antique market recently as the collector optimizes his holdings.Description:This horizontal Taihu viewing rock from Qing dynasty is an important large‑scale decorative piece for traditional hall space.It perfectly embodies the classic Chinese scholar‑rock aesthetic standards of slenderness,perforation,hollowness and wrinkling.The rock stretches horizontally with stable and grand silhouette.Numerous interconnected hollow holes create fantastic depth and dramatic light‑shadow changes when viewed from different angles.The stone material is dense and hard with deep lustrous black color.Rugged ridges and grooves spread all over surface delivering ancient vicissitudes.The vertical face is carved with title “Cui Yan”,lengthy poem and several seal marks.The fluid calligraphy bears precious cultural traces left by ancient literati,adding profound humanistic value to the rock.The original hardwood stand features elegant curved lines and four sturdy cabriole legs,holding the rock in perfect balance.Taihu rock was highly cherished by Ming and Qing literati.Elites placed such viewing stones in hall to evoke mountain scenery and express longing for nature.This magnificent specimen retains authentic ancient inscriptions plus complete original hardwood stand.It combines natural beauty and human‑cultural heritage.It is a spectacular decor piece and top‑tier collectible for serious scholar‑rock collections with remarkable historical and artistic value.

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