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Subject:What Does This Form Represent
Posted By: Dave H Mon, Dec 14, 2020 IP: 172.83.40.227 I see this form on many paintings and prints. I have a print coming in the mail that has this form drawn on it. Picture is from that print. When received I will make a new post but in the mean time can anyone explain what this form represents. To me it looks like a carved piece of wood. Many thanks... |
Subject:Re: What Does This Form Represent
Posted By: Dave H Tue, Dec 15, 2020 Here is another example of the carved wood from. There must be a special reason it is used often in paintings. |
Subject:Re: What Does This Form Represent
Posted By: Bill H Tue, Dec 15, 2020 Just a guess, but presuming you mean the dark form, maybe the lingzhi 'fungus' (i.e., 'mushroom') of immortality in Daoist lore. |
Subject:Re: What Does This Form Represent
Posted By: Dave H Wed, Dec 16, 2020 I think you might be onto something with your " lingzhi 'fungus' (i.e., 'mushroom') of immortality in Daoist lore " suggestion Bill H. |
Subject:Re: What Does This Form Represent
Posted By: Peter Wed, Dec 16, 2020 Dear Dave, |
Subject:Re: What Does This Form Represent
Posted By: Dave H Wed, Dec 16, 2020 Thanks Peter as this little mystery to me is now solved. I did travel to Suzhou & Hanzhou online and there are many beautiful shaped stones in the gardens and I can see why they are highly prized. |
Subject:Re: What Does This Form Represent
Posted By: John Rohrer Thu, Dec 17, 2020 As Peter noted it is a naturally formed stone formation. Usually formed by moving water and |
Subject:Re: What Does This Form Represent
Posted By: Dave H Thu, Dec 17, 2020 Thanks John, pardon the pun but this is leading me down 'the garden path" in a new direction that I was unaware of. These rock formations with their abstract qualities could represent many different images to different viewers to enhance their own personal garden and / or space. |
Subject:Re: What Does This Form Represent
Posted By: rat Thu, Dec 17, 2020 Late to the party but I am happy you asked a question about artwork (instead of seal and signature readings). Both of the images you highlight show garden rocks, but each rock is also portrayed with a distinct "lingzhi" shape as Bill H. mentioned. That motif is also associated with the "ruyi" 如意 shape (https://bit.ly/38dsrUq) that appears on ritual scepters and in decorative patterns in ceramics, cloisonne, etc (see the images at https://bit.ly/3r8vypm). While the lingzhi fungus is associated with Daoism, the ruyi shape is associated with Buddhism. In practice, at least in recent centuries, I think they tend to blend together. |
Subject:Re: What Does This Form Represent
Posted By: Dave H Fri, Dec 18, 2020 Hey rat the old saying goes " Better Late Than Never " and I am glad you joined in. Your knowledge and examples included have expanded my understanding. |
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