Gongshi or pierre de lettré.
China, 20th Century
Height : 20 cm (7.9 in.) - Width : 52 cm (20.5 in.) - Depth : 11 cm (4.3 in.)
These Suiseki rocks in Japanese or Gongshi in Chinese imitate the curiosities of nature, or miniaturize a mountain range, a cliff or a natural element. They are used in meditation. They are normally torn away from an rocky outcrop and are nature’s work without any human intervention.
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- Item(s) quantity: 1
- Height in cm : 20 cm
- Width in cm : 52 cm
- Depth in cm : 11 cm
- Expertissim Reference: 2015020618
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