Chinese Limestone Scholarís Rock and Stand Gongshi. The arching, vertical form of densely perforated Taihu-type in tones of buff and cream, naturally occurring in nature and native to Lake Tai in Jiangsu Province, the prominent placement in a scholarís studio served to embody the transformational forces in nature, revered as a source of ongoing inspiration to the Chinese literati. {27 1/2 x 16 x 13 1/2 inches (70 x 40.6 x 34.3 cm)}. Property from a San Francisco Collection.