The Spirit of Gongshi: Chinese Scholar's Rocks, SIGNED

Language: English

Published by L.H. Inc., Massachusetts, 1999

187852951X / 9781878529510

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SIGNED by the author, a recognized authority on Scholar's Rocks. Gongshi, or Scholar's Rocks, also called 'spirit stones' are naturally occurring or shaped rocks which are 'cherished by the Chinese for generations as a focus for meditation on metaphysical principles and the arts, these stones are treasured for their natural art, and the impressions that they inspire.' [www dot asiasociety dot org] The book has over 200 color illustrations of famous rocks, with essays by Ian Wilson, Richard Rosenblum, C.C. Wang and Hu Zhaokang. 4to, soft photographic covers, 128pp, written in Chinese and English.

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Title
The Spirit of Gongshi: Chinese Scholar's Rocks, SIGNED
Author
Hu, Kemin
Publisher
L.H. Inc., Massachusetts
Publication year
1999
Condition
Fine condition
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Paperback book
Language
English
ISBN 10
187852951X
ISBN 13
9781878529510
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