Jade Purity and Elegance -- Antique Collectors' Sayings

Author: Wei Minghua
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Chinese jade carving styles have formed different schools under the influence of diverse regional and cultural backgrounds. The main schools include:
Su School (Jiangsu Jade Carving): Known for small pieces such as pipes, hairpins, and decorative rings. The craftsmanship is meticulous, with delicate shapes and exquisite patterns, often employing techniques like floral carving and openwork.
Yang School (Yangzhou Jade Carving): Primarily focuses on traditional designs like incense burners, lanterns, flowers and birds, and female figures, as well as practical items like bowls, cups, and plates. It excels in carving large jade mountains using the overlapping and concave floral technique.
Jing School (Beijing Jade Carving): Features a wide variety of items, comprehensive craftsmanship, complex designs, and large-scale production, often using the floral collision technique. The finished products have a simple, grand style, rich in Northern characteristics.