寿山石

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Name: 寿山石
Item No.: SS001
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Shoushan stones come from the area around the city Fuzhou in Fujian Province. Shoushan Stones are one of the three famous stones of China used in Chinese art. The stones are known for their fine texture, multi-color hues and carve ability. There is an ancient legend that explains the origin of the stones; in ancient times a five-colored Phoenix stopped at Shoushan Mountain, within the protection of the mountains she laid many eggs and these multicolored eggs became the origins of the famous Shoushan stones.

There were more than 130 types of Shoushan Stones on record, but many can no longer be found. There are 50 to 60 kinds of Shoushan Stones used for art at present. The market for quality Shoushan stones is very active and the competition to acquire high quality stones is evidenced rapidly appreciating value of both raw and finished products.