{"product_id":"lingbi-stone-qin-lithophone-16-piece-traditional-chinese-classical-musical-ins","title":"Lingbi Stone Qin Lithophone – 16-Piece Traditional Chinese Classical Musical Ins","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLingbi stone, also known as Lingbi Qing stone or the “Eight-Tone Stone,” comes from Qingyun Mountain in the northern part of Lingbi County, Anhui Province, China. Renowned for its exceptional sound, color, and quality, this unique stone produces a clear, resonant, and melodious tone when struck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor thousands of years, Lingbi stone has been prized as a natural lithophone material. As early as the Warring States period, it was used to craft \u003cem\u003ebianqing\u003c\/em\u003e (sets of tuned stone chimes). Even earlier, during the Shang dynasty, artisans fashioned instruments such as the famous tiger-patterned stone \u003cem\u003eqing\u003c\/em\u003e. Its pure, lingering sound made it one of the most important materials in ancient Chinese court and ritual music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn the Qing dynasty, Emperor Qianlong famously declared Lingbi stone the “Number One Stone under Heaven.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTo better preserve and share this ancient musical heritage, modern craftsmen in Lingbi have developed the \u003cstrong\u003eQingshi Qin\u003c\/strong\u003e (also called Shi Qin or Lingbi Stone Qin) — a refined, portable lithophone based on the traditional \u003cem\u003ebianqing\u003c\/em\u003e. Carefully selected and precisely tuned slabs of Lingbi stone are arranged to form a playable instrument that delivers the distinctive crystalline voice of the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBeyond its musical qualities, Lingbi stone is traditionally believed to possess spiritual properties. In Chinese culture it is valued for its ability to ward off negative energy, attract prosperity, and bring good fortune. Scientific analysis has also shown that the stone contains more than a dozen beneficial trace elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhether displayed as an elegant decorative piece or played as a traditional Chinese musical instrument, a Lingbi stone qin adds refined cultural character to any home while connecting its owner to one of China’s oldest and most distinctive artistic traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CYMUS Nurery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623112311062,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0690\/6134\/files\/LingBi_Stone_Qin.jpg?v=1785369284","url":"https:\/\/wzqk.com\/products\/lingbi-stone-qin-lithophone-16-piece-traditional-chinese-classical-musical-ins","provider":"CYMUS Nurery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}