Scholar's Rock, 19th century
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Ying stoneexpand_more
The Ruth Ann Dayton Chinese Room Endowment Fundexpand_more 2003.171.2
On View in Gallery 218expand_more
This intricately wrinkled and textured ying stone is a classic example of a "distant view mountain" rock. Deep crevices traverse the rock's middle giving it the impression of several mountain peaks separated by gorges. The white calcite inclusion approximates the look of a mountain glacier. Miniature mountain landscapes form a sub-category of scholar's rocks. More reflective of the natural environment than the dramatically convoluted and perforated ling-pi and tai-hu scholar's rocks, they were perfect for studios that lacked views of a distant landscape.
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- Title
- Scholar's Rock
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- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2003.171.2
- Curator Approved
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