Rare 3688 grams Changhua Tianhuang carving ornaments old objects collection #Shoushan stone #Tianhuang

introduce: This is an early collection of Changhua Tianhuang stone carvings, weighing 3688 grams, and about 20.5 cm in height. It is carved from Tianhuang stone with fine texture and warm color. It is produced in Changhua, Zhejiang. It is a very rare Tianhuang stone in the Changhua stone system, one of the three famous traditional Chinese seal Stone , and has extremely high cultural and collection value. Changhua stone is mainly produced in Changhua, Lin'an, Zhejiang, and is listed as one of the three major seal Stone in China along with Shoushan stone and Stone . Tianhuang stone is the rarest among Changhua stones, with extremely low production. The Stone is fine and compact, creamy and spiritual, with a warm color ranging from light yellow to rich golden yellow, excellent oiliness, and a warm touch like jade. Especially after the old Tianhuang has been coated with slurry for years, it is more simple and solemn, and has an introverted and timeless aesthetic temperament. This piece is a Stone from an old mine in the Changhua production area, retaining the Wax luster and thick patina unique to the ancient mine Tian Stone . Its age and mine source can be identified from the luster, texture and color changes. The overall theme of the carving is "Scholars in the Mountains". It is exquisitely crafted and clearly layered, showing a strong narrative and cultural implication. On the front, three old men can be seen sitting on the rocks, with solemn expressions, carefully reading a long scroll. This composition is often seen in traditional Chinese literati paintings, symbolizing self-cultivation and the meaning of passing down poetry and books. It may also be based on allusions such as "Dongpo Viewing Paintings" or "Three Scholars Discussing Taoism". The three old men have distinct hair buns, smooth folds, and soft but firm lines, showing the carver's high level of mastery of character portrayal. In particular, one of them holds the scroll in both hands, with a focused expression, and interacts with an elder sitting next to him, just like a real dialogue. The atmosphere is calm and profound, perfectly reproducing the atmosphere of a gathering in the world of literati. Turning to the other side, you can see an old man sitting under a pine tree, with a boy standing behind him. This composition implies "I asked the boy under the pine tree, and he said that the teacher went to collect herbs", which comes from the famous line of the Tang Dynasty poet Jia Dao, symbolizing seclusion, nobleness, and the ambition of not serving as an official. The boy holds an object in both hands and leans forward, as if responding to the old man's question. The pine tree is lush and overlapping, forming a strong depth of field and layers between the characters. The overall layout is well-arranged, and the composition is from high to low, from far to near, forming an artistic realm of dynamic and static blending between mountains and rivers. The connection between the characters and the scenery is delicate and natural. Whether it is the fine carving of pine leaves, the beard of the characters, or the overlapping turns of Stone, caves, and eaves, they are all meticulous and ingenious. Especially in the treatment of details, such as the dynamics of the fluttering clothes of the characters, the texture of the beard bundles, and the changes in the strength of the high and low pine branches, all show the sculptor's profound skills and rich creative experience. This type of Changhua Tianhuang large-scale mountain carving is extremely rare in the contemporary market, especially those collected in the early days and carved from large raw materials, which have more collection value and cultural content. This sculpture not only reaches a very high level in terms of carving, but also because of its excellent material and elegant theme, it has the literati artistic conception of "there is a painting in the Stone, and there is a poem in the painting", which is full of oriental philosophy and aesthetics. From the perspective of the collection market, in recent years, due to the increasing depletion of Tianhuang stone resources and the gradual favor of traditional literati themes by collectors, such Changhua Tianhuang carvings with large volumes, high-quality materials and complete theme carvings are also worth long-term attention for their collection and investment potential in the future. This piece is currently in the collection of the "Shanqi Art" studio in Taipei. It is an old piece that was collected in the early days. The items are complete and well preserved. If you are interested in this work, you are welcome to visit the studio for on-site appreciation and communication. We sincerely invite Stone lovers to appreciate the beauty of fine products together. https://youtu.be/uFbg_tSs5eo?si=gZiDl35U7cxMUX5x