Modern Chinese Scholars' Rocks: A Guide for Collectors

Modern Chinese Scholars' Rocks: A Guide for Collectors

Chinese scholar's stones, variously called viewing stones, spirit stones, respect stones, (gongshi), and even weird rocks (guaishi), have been appreciated and written about in China for more than a millennium. And although acquiring them in the West has become increasingly popular in recent times, most people perceive this hobby as limited to wealthy collectors. This need not be so: appreciating and collecting scholar's stones is popular among people of all means and occupations in China, and should be in the West as well. The continuing popularity of these wonderful objects has in fact meant that many more exciting stone types have become available, and at much more modest prices. All the would-be collector needs is a good eye and the basic information about stone types and characteristics that this book provides. Through descriptions and color photographs, Modern Chinese Scholars' Rocks introduces over 40 stone types, including their mineral compositions, typical colors, hardness on the Mohr scale, and where they are found or quarried. The qualities for which they are valued are explained as are other features for the stone connoisseur to look for. Separate chapters explain how to display stones to their best advantage and how to make display stands. This modest, straightforward, and informative volume will engage readers in the exciting world of appreciating and collecting these natural art objects.
Country USA
Brand Floating World Editions
Manufacturer Floating World Editions
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781891640346
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Floating World Editions
Manufacturer	Floating World Editions
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781891640346
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Modern Chinese Scholars' Rocks: A Guide for Collectors

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