80 CHINESE IDEAS OF ANTIQUES 



There is still another water stone whose exquisite colour 

 is whiter than any egg shell coloured gem. In its white 

 body are found darkish spots resembling rice husks. This 

 stone can be passed as a real gem. 



The Ni Cheo (ft 9ft) yellow stone, the Mao Shan (3F III) 

 stone, the Kiai Cheo (PS 'M) white stone, the Suen Hua 

 Cm. %) stone have all a resemblance to gems, but lack the 

 moisture which characterises the genuine article. 



