Chapter 1,360 Yellow Jade Sheep, White Jade Monkey
This auspicious beast can be easily identified as an unearthed object at a glance, because it has qin in many places and has countless golden dots.
These small dots are similar in color to millet, and some are smaller than millet, even only the size of a pinhead.
Moreover, it does not have a certain sense of three-dimensionality, and the arrangement is disordered and sparse.
This situation is called Dingjinqin or Sprinkled Jinqin by jade scholars.
The cause of the formation is thought to be the exposure to metal elements. Most of the exposed areas are golden yellow, showing gold dots or spots.
The nails on the jade surface are made of iron oxide and zinc oxide along the way.
With such obvious features, it means that this thing must have been together with some gold objects a long time ago.
Unfortunately, after entering the merchant ship and sinking into the sea, it is not known whether the gold is still with it.
Of course, even if there is no gold, its value will not be affected at all.
This auspicious beast is crouching, raising its head slightly, looking straight ahead, with a high forehead and a single horn that is curled and swept back.
The drop-shaped eyes are round and convex, the eyebrows are shaped like flames, and the ears are like elephant ears, flat and hanging.
The lion's nose is short and upturned, its mouth is angrily opened, its sharp teeth are in contact with each other, it is delicately carved, solemn and steady, and it is not angry but has a strong self-power.
This jade beast has a dense curly mane embossed on the back of its head and sticks to the nape of its neck. The hair is silky and clear, and there are also long beards hanging down under its chin.
The front chest is round and bulging, with the shape of a snake belly engraved on it.
The body is plump and fat, the bones are strong and strong, the muscles are strong and powerful, the forelimbs are joined together, and the toes and claws are clasped tightly to grasp the ground.
This ancient lion-like auspicious animal has an arched back, embossed ball-shaped decorations to show the crest line, and its hind legs curled up under its abdomen.
The long tail sweeps to the right and is close to the hind limbs. The hair is rich, bifurcated and rolled up, and the strands are meticulously carved. It vividly expresses the twisting posture of the mythical beast, full of vitality and movement.
Divine and auspicious beasts have been respected and treasured by people since ancient times. They symbolize mystery and power and can ward off evil and bring good fortune.
There is rich cultural significance in ancient history. The ancient emperor also believed that he was protected by gods and protected by spiritual beasts.
The shape of the whole tool is majestic, powerful and domineering. Although it is still, it is still moving. The knife work is skillful and rounded, it can lift with ease, and the lines are strong and powerful.
All these performances made the auspicious beast burst out with its fierce momentum.
In particular, the facial expressions are expressive and full of mysterious power, seeming to tell the story of ancient miracles.
Coupled with the natural clear color, it is even more elegant and interesting, majestic and solemn, making it the best among ancient jade giants.
I don’t know why, but the nobles of the Yuan Dynasty liked jade articles in the shape of animals. Unexpectedly, foreigners also liked them. Many of the jade articles of the Yuan Dynasty they carried on their merchant ships were in the shape of animals.
Putting down the auspicious beast, he picked up another jade sheep. This was a yellow jade sheep.
Ordinary people would definitely not dare to play with such topaz, and could only rent it out to the royal family.
Its size is not small either, 10cm long.
This size is not small among jade handles.
Such a jade sheep is worth more than a million just because of its craftsmanship.
Coupled with the quality of jade and the sense of history given by time, why can't it be sold for seven to eight million?
Looking carefully at the jade sheep in my hand, I can see that the style on it still has some remnants of the Song Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty, but the carving technique is closer to the Song Dynasty.
The types of jade wares of the Yuan Dynasty are actually very similar to the jade of the Song Dynasty, especially the jade for clothing, with the addition of small jade ornamental inlays and hat tops.
In terms of shape and craftsmanship, it shows admiration and imitation of the style of the Tang Dynasty.
The flower and bird decorations are more life-like than those in the Tang Dynasty, and the ethnic customs and the carving of the tooth-like outer edges of oak leaves have become obvious features of some jade articles in the Yuan Dynasty.
This jade sheep is made of topaz, a rare jade material with a mellow color and some skin color, which adds to the ancient charm.
The body of the big sheep is plump, round and plump, in a crouching shape, with four hooves hidden under the belly, and a short tail slightly raised.
He bends his neck and looks back, his posture is graceful, his eyes are looking straight ahead, the tails of his eyes are protruding, his expression is determined, his horns are curled and hanging back, his ears are stuck to the back of his head, he is docile and peaceful.
As a domestic animal closely related to the production and life of the Chinese ancestors, sheep have been endowed with a certain mysterious color since ancient times.
So there is no shortage of this kind of works in China, but do foreigners really like such jade with Chinese characteristics after exporting it?
In other words, in the Yuan, Ming and early Qing Dynasties, everything in our country was considered a treasure in the eyes of those foreign barbarians?
A strong country brings cultural confidence that is admired and envied by the whole world?
After selecting some animal-shaped jades such as a bear statue, a jade lion, and a jade sheep, they were placed on one side, and some other treasures were placed on the other side.
"Huh? There's another monkey?"
This jade monkey is not small, 12cm long and 7cm high. However, it is not conspicuous among a bunch of jades.
If you don't organize it carefully, you won't be able to see it.
This is an ornament made of large and high-quality Hetian white jade. The jade is of fine quality, white and delicate, and has excellent material properties.
It is expected to exude a grease luster, feel smooth, and be well-cooked.
There are three monkeys in a round carving holding peaches to express their longevity. The male monkey on the left is older.
It has a large body, sits upright with a curved body, and has a smooth forehead.
The three wrinkles on his forehead are deep and slender, and his eye sockets are deep and round.
The straight nose is slightly straight, and the details of the nostrils are clear and vivid.
The thin lips are tightly closed, the jaw is protruding, the small ears are close to the brain, and the face shows an alert look.
The body shape is round, the limbs are slender, the upper arms are thick and round, the right hand is raised to scratch the ear, and the left hand is drooped and stretched forward to hug the little monkey in front of him.
The little monkey has a plump and round figure, lying on the ground, with its hind legs curled up at its side, looking up at the male monkey.
The little monkey stretches its slender arms forward, holding a fairy peach.
The craftsmanship of this carving is very exquisite, and every tiny finger of the monkey can be seen in the detail.
This makes the little monkey's posture naughty, naughty and full of aura, and his lively expression adds a bit of naivety, which makes people laugh.
There is also a round adult female monkey on the right side, with a round head and a round brain, with a peaceful and kind expression.
It stretched its neck and bent its back, in a kneeling posture.
The right hand is stretched out flatly on the male monkey's back shoulder, and the left hand holds a large fairy peach in front of the chest.
The peach is plump and round, with a curved inscribed line showing the natural texture on the surface of the peach.
There are a few branches and leaves at the bottom, the branches are strong and the leaves are rolled.
The veins of the leaves have simple lines and are carefully polished.
The two big monkeys on the back each bend one leg and touch their toes.
There is a slightly raised ridge on the back, and dense short and thin negative lines are lightly carved on both sides to create the texture of the fur, creating a lifelike image.
Monkeys presenting peaches are a frequently used theme in various sculptures of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Monkeys are spiritual animals that are loved by people. As early as in the tomb of Shang Fuhao, monkeys were unearthed on jade.
Monkeys are known for being good at brewing wine, and it is said that it is called 'monkey wine', which can make people live longer.
Peach is an auspicious plant and is a tribute or gift for birthdays.
In mythology, the flat peaches in the peach garden of the Queen Mother of the West bear fruit once every three thousand years, so the peaches are also called fairy peaches and longevity peaches, which mean longevity and longevity.
This theme has the meaning of wishing the elderly longevity and health, and is very popular among people.
The whole vessel is vividly carved, and the facial features and body shapes of the monkeys are vividly and lifelike, giving the family of three a sense of harmony and joy.