Modern Chinese Scholars' Rocks: A Guide for Collectors Tapa blanda - 2006 - 1st Edición

Warren: Floating World Editions, 2006. 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. 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… Leer más

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Warren CT: Floating World Editions, 2006. 1st. Softcover. Very Good/None. Softcover, 143 pages, color plates. 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. 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. Clean, bright copy. No markings. Record # 378705

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Floating World Editions, 2006-10-29. paperback. Like New. 6x1x9. Author signed in Chinese and English on the half title page. Looks unread with just a touch of shelf wear. B34 Please email for photos.

Warren, CT: Floating World Editions (2006).. First Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. Trade paperback. 143 pages. Illustrated. Bibliography. A clean copy with little wear.

Warren, CT: Floating World Editions, 2006. Paperback. Very Good. 10.1 x 7 x 0.4. Paperback. Book Condition: Very Good. Floating World Editions, Warren, CT 2006. 144 pages. Nice Firm Clean copy ! Size: 10.1 x 7 x 0.4. Antiques Collectibles::Other Spirituality::Buddhist/Zen History::China 0412 0412

Floating World Editions. New. 2006. Paperback. 1891640348 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 128 pages. Publisher's description: "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… Leer más