by Zhang Guo Shun

This stone has an outstanding shape and is very attractive to all viewers in any exhibition. It is an excellent piece of art which gives a strong visual and emotional statement to all viewers. The stone is reminiscent of a famous Henry Moore stone sculpture which has a Mohs hardness of 4-5. However, this viewing stone has a Mohs hardness of 6 and above. Generally, there is a direct relationship between the hardness and shape of a stone. In other words, the harder the stone, the more unlikely it is to have a favorable shape. This particular stone is not only hard but also has an excellent shape, a combination that is difficult to find. The shape of this stone resembles a gigantic wave in motion engulfing viewers and hitting against their feelings like waves hitting a beach. The outer surface of this stone has visible “water” lines and curling motion which gives a strong feel of a wave. The inner surface of the stone has varying ripples and lines. Therefore, although this stone looks simple and smooth, it is indeed a very interesting stone for viewing. This stone has an adequate thickness and has silky smooth and yet strong lines. This stone can be viewed from many angles. For example, the back of stone looks like a long hat while other angles look like an eagle or a killer whale. It is 37 cm wide, 45 cm high and 23 cm deep and was found in the Ti Ti River, Pahang, Malaysia. It is in the private collection of Dr. Zhang Guo Shun.