Bamboo Leaf Puddingstone Boulder

A well-chosen stone is the focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio - evoking the complexities of nature and inspiring creative thought. This sculptural boulder is formed of a conglomerate rock commonly termed as puddingstone. This particular example has a dense, iron-rich matrix studded with long, thin stones resembling bamboo leaves. The unusual stone has been polished to preserve its natural contours and highlight the stone's painterly appearance.