The price of Taihu stones is primarily determined by their size, authenticity, and historical value. Taihu Stone - eBay

Buying Taihu stones (太湖石), also known as "Scholar’s Rocks," involves navigating a market that ranges from mass-produced garden supplies to high-end antique artifacts. Authentic stones are naturally eroded limestone from Lake Tai in Jiangsu Province, characterized by the four traditional qualities: shou (thinness), zhou (wrinkles), lou (hollowness), and tou (transparency).