California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 17, 2018  March 17, 2018

 Lot # 3177 
A LARGE NATURALISTIC CHICKEN-BLOOD STONE BOULDER WITH SKIN    大型珍罕黃皮雞血石隨形山子


  • Dimension: Height: 29 1/8 in (74 cm) Width: 9 1/2 in (24.1 cm)
  • Estimate From: $8000
  • Estimate To: $15000

Of naturalistic irregular form, this rare large upright boulder with ochre tone skin exposed to reveal the inside bright red 'chicken-blood' inclusions. 'chicken-blood' is one of the most valued material in Chinese culture, and red is traditionally considered symbolic of good luck, soapstone of this color was gifted on occasions of marriage, birthdays, promotions and success.