Appreciating Ornamental Stones · Bonsai Stones · Stone Inkstones and Seal Stones

Author: Guo Xiancai
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This book explains the basic knowledge of ornamental stones in a popular manner, covers natural mineral wonders, and details the characteristics of various types of jade. It introduces the rare collections and interesting anecdotes of numerous ornamental stone collectors, as well as the classification, grading, market, pricing, stone culture, and development of the ornamental stone industry, along with the knowledge of collecting ornamental stones. The book also explores the features of Taihu stones, Lingbi stones, Yingde Ying stones, and other types of garden stones used in bonsai, artificial hills, and landscaping, as well as the techniques for creating bonsai and artificial hills. It categorically introduces China's abundant resources of inkstone materials and appraises various famous ancient and modern inkstones. For the five major carving stones in seal stone materials—Shoushan stone, Tianhuang stone, bloodstone, Qingtian stone, and Balin stone—each receives a detailed evaluation. This book is suitable for readers who are passionate about ornamental stones, artificial hills, garden stones, inkstones, and seal stones, and can also serve as a reference for procurement, processing, and sales personnel in the geological prospecting and related industries.