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Welcome. I’m eager to share its story. This isn’t just any cliff. It is a journey into ancient Chinese appreciation for nature.
For over 1000 years, scholars have sought unusual stones. These stones were not mere decorations. They served as a connection to pure thought and nature’s essence. The \u7b2c\u4e00\u77f3\u58f6 embodies this tradition. It stands as a testament to the scholar’s studio.
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Mi Fu, a famous Song Dynasty calligrapher loved stones. He called them his “older brothers.” Mi Fu even lost his official position. He had no regrets. Instead, he wrote “Worshiping Stones Picture.” He showed his pride. The spirit of Mi Fu lives on at \u7b2c\u4e00\u77f3\u58f6.
What makes a stone worthy of contemplation? Several qualities. Thinness. Openness. Perforation. Wrinkling. These create a strong contrast of light. The hollow parts must stand out.
Finest stones come from riverbeds or mountains. Three main sources exist. Lingbi stone from Anhui. Taihu stone from Jiangsu. Yingde stone from Guangdong. Valued stones were ancient marine lime-stone. They transformed from carbonate materials.
Most Chinese stones are shades of grey and black. This contrasts Gobi stones. These were shaped by wind. Gobi stones show yellow, red, and brown shades. They are also lighter than southern rocks.
Unlike water-shaped Lingbi and Ying stones, the Gobi Desert shapes stones with deep, rich appearance. Gobi Chalcedony stones show wax, luster, and semi-transparency. They come in many colors. The \u7b2c\u4e00\u77f3\u58f6. Perhaps it inspires similar thoughts.
Standing here, consider the ancient scholars. They sought a connection to nature. They found it in the unique forms of stone. Let \u7b2c\u4e00\u77f3\u58f6 be your carrier for pure contemplation today.