A ROOT WOOD SCHOLAR’S ROCK, QING DYNASTY China, 1644-1912. The gnarled and weathered specimen of warm brown color, the uneven surface stretching horizontally, with interlocking knots and projections creating a sense of vitality and dynamism.

Provenance: From an old German private collection.
Condition: Good condition with extensive wear, traces of use, natural weathering and erosion. Few small losses.

Weight: 3,289 g
Dimensions: Height 45.5 cm

Mounted to a modern wood base. (2)

Expert’s note: Like the stones used for garden and scholar’s rocks, objects made of root wood, such as the present sculpture, embody the Daoist concept of qi, the spirit-energy of which all things are made. The organic forms of these materials were appealing as they conveyed a sense of humility and a connection to nature. Although initially chosen for their natural shape, these pieces were often enhanced or worked by hand in order to emphasize or clarify certain characteristics in the material, all while aiming to retain the inherent authenticity.

清代癭木文人石
中國，1644-1912年。暖棕色的風化標本，奇形怪狀，褶瘤交雜，野趣盎然。

來源：德國私人老收藏。
品相：狀況良好，有大量磨損、使用痕跡、自然風化和侵蝕。少量小缺損。

重量: 3,289 克
尺寸：高 45.5 厘米

現代木底座。(2)