Scholars' rocks - or Gongshi - have been collected in China for over 1500 years, and are the rare natural stones bearing an inimitable beauty that are objects of contemplation to raise the level of consciousness of the viewer. This guide to these objects presents 160 colour photographs. Scholars' rocks - or Gongshi - have been collected in China for over 1500 years, and are the rare natural stones bearing an inimitable beauty that are objects of contemplation to raise the level of consciousness of the viewer. They served as a means of spiritual enjoyment for the literati,
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Scholars' rocks - or Gongshi - have been collected in China for over 1500 years, and are the rare natural stones bearing an inimitable beauty that are objects of contemplation to raise the level of consciousness of the viewer. This guide to these objects presents 160 colour photographs. Scholars' rocks - or Gongshi - have been collected in China for over 1500 years, and are the rare natural stones bearing an inimitable beauty that are objects of contemplation to raise the level of consciousness of the viewer. They served as a means of spiritual enjoyment for the literati,