History inspires the designs of today.

Origins (Pre-Common Era – 7th Century)

Peak Era (10th – 16th Century)

Craft & Transition (19th – Early 20th Century)

Modern Legacy (21st Century – Present)

Early granite use expanded from basic construction to temples and urban buildings by the 7th century.

Granite use boomed in city walls, bridges, and religious structures, with carvings gaining wide recognition.

Quanzhou granite became a key export stone, later used in modern construction and heritage preservation.

Today, aged Quanzhou granite remains globally valued for construction, decoration, and cultural heritage.

Rooted in the ancient landscapes of Southern Fujian, 

our stones are salvaged from historic sites across the province 

— guaranteed authentic and never replicated.

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Structural & Support

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Column Plinths, Stone Beams & Pillars etc.

Boundaries & Paving

 Ashlar Blocks, Plank Pavers, Steps & Balustrades etc.

Thresholds & Decorative Facades

Door Portals, Drum Stones & High-Relief Lattice Windows etc.

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Ritual & Daily Objects

Stone Troughs (Water & Feeding), Stone Millstones & Ornamental Objects etc.

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Central Plains: 

Intricately carved ancestral hall bases, stone lintels, and ritual architectural elements.

Stone Types: Fine-Grained White Granite (Pearl White) and Buff-Toned Limestone. These varieties offer a smooth, warm surface ideal for the detailed "Relief Carving" found in Minnan heritage sites.

The Sourcing Map

From Coastal Docks to Mountainous Settlements

Coastal Regions: 

Salt-weathered harbor stones, quay blocks, and maritime fortification elements.

Stone Types: Classic Light Grey Granite and Sea-Salt Weathered Basalt. Known for their high density and distinctively pale, sun-bleached patina.

Hinterland Mountains:

Rugged functional stones, large-scale structural foundations, and settlement relics.

Stone Types: Deep Charcoal Granite Local Mountain Porphyry. Noted for their rich, dark oxidation layers and rustic, moss-friendly textures.

Most of these reclaimed stones are sourced from Southern Fujian.

Coastal Regions

Central Plains

Hinterland Mountains

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About Us

The Provenance

Contact us: info@oldstone.com.cn

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