This white jade, carved in Suzhou style, has fatty luster. Natural yellow color spot was carved into a lotus leaf, while the reddish spot on the other side was carved into a kingfisher, staring at a fish swimming below. Carefully designed figures on both sides exhibit both fancy and vigor.
Suzhou-style Jade Carving
Suzhou is one of the places of origin of Chinese jade carving. By the Tang dynasty (618-907), workshops of jade carving were established. By the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Suzhou artisans became famous throughout the country. Suzhou-style jade carvings are mainly small pieces, most of which are vases, figures, flowers and animals. Traditional decorative workmanship was applied to the carvings, and the curios are exquisite and graceful.
Jade pendant carved with lotus pond
$2,200
24 x 20 x 10 mm, 8.8 grams
This white jade, carved in Suzhou style, has fatty luster. Natural yellow color spot was carved into a lotus leaf, while the reddish spot on the other side was carved into a kingfisher, staring at a fish swimming below. Carefully designed figures on both sides exhibit both fancy and vigor.
Suzhou-style Jade Carving
Suzhou is one of the places of origin of Chinese jade carving. By the Tang dynasty (618-907), workshops of jade carving were established. By the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Suzhou artisans became famous throughout the country. Suzhou-style jade carvings are mainly small pieces, most of which are vases, figures, flowers and animals. Traditional decorative workmanship was applied to the carvings, and the curios are exquisite and graceful.
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