Chapter 1862 The stone has its own beauty like jade
I found a treasure. Although it is not genuine, it is still of high collection value.
After all, it cannot be said that there are no perfect Chencang stone drum rubbings now, but they are definitely rare, and we don’t even know where they are hidden.
In this way, these ten imitation stone drums with well-preserved stone drum inscriptions are very precious.
If that's the case, why don't you buy it?
Besides, maybe there are other imitation treasures here?
Chen Wenzhe did not rush to buy ten stone drums, but walked into this stone carving workshop.
As soon as he entered, he realized that there was a cave inside because there were so many types of stone carvings.
It was at this time that he remembered that the ancient city of Yangluo was also an important place for the inheritance of stone sculptures.
Chen Wenzhe knows that pure white jade can be made into exquisite and noble jade objects.
He can also shape unformed clay into strong and durable pottery.
I also witnessed different woods being polished and made into a complete ship...
People's love for jade, porcelain, wood, copper, gold and other materials permeates all aspects of production and life.
It is even more integrated into poetry and songs, and has never stopped since ancient times.
However, few people know that ancient people loved stone as much as other materials.
Heavy and simple stones are polished into exquisite and elegant stone carvings in the skillful hands of craftsmen.
No matter how many winds and rains they go through, they still stand firm over hundreds and thousands of years.
Nowadays, some people still regard stone sculptures that others consider to be bulky as treasures and the greatest pleasure in their lives.
This ancient stone carving factory is filled with all kinds of ancient stone carving artworks.
Looking from a distance outside the gate, the factory seems to be guarded by ancient stone carvings and wrapped in layers.
It exudes a sense of history and stability from the inside out, making people feel at ease.
It was also at this time that Chen Wenzhe discovered that ancient stone carvings have a different kind of charm. Once you understand it, you will fall in love with it.
And as long as you understand it, you will definitely know that the stone has its own "face like jade".
One flower fills the world, one leaf blooms, this sentence is very suitable to describe this old stone carving factory.
Before entering, there were several tall and exquisite Chinese watch pillars placed at the door.
The stone sculptures in the courtyard outside the door are placed in an orderly manner, as if they were originally placed here.
It's like seeing all the flowers falling and blooming, people gathering and scattering, exuding a different kind of silence.
In fact, people who know how to appreciate stone sculptures will feel energetic in their hearts, feel steady and down-to-earth, and have the confidence to do anything.
As long as you have the eyes to discover beauty, you can find your "face like jade" even in stones.
We ordinary people can also come into contact with stone sculptures, but not many people come into contact with real works of art.
Commonly used stones for stone carving include granite, marble, bluestone, sandstone, etc.
These are stones used for carving. They are hard and weather-resistant, which is one of the conditions chosen by many craftsmen.
Here, Chen Wenzhe first saw two valuable ancient stone carvings - tea garden stone reliefs.
Relief is a form of sculpture, and these two stone sculptures are made of tea garden stone.
The sculptor carved the image he wanted on the tea garden stone.
It is separated from the plane of the original material to form a semi-three-dimensional sculpture.
Take a closer look at these two stone carvings. One is carved with a sika deer holding Ganoderma lucidum in its mouth. The pine tree stands above it, which means everything goes well;
Another piece is engraved with a sheep holding a fairy grass in its mouth. The sheep's head is facing its back, looking at the bright moon and auspicious clouds above, which means good luck.
The two pieces put together mean good luck and good luck. The ancients used them on both sides of the door lintel to express their yearning for a better life.
Tea garden stone is currently the most popular stone in the eyes of stone carving enthusiasts in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Its color, material, and gloss are all of high quality, and it can be said to be top-grade stone carving.
If you look closely, you will find that these two stone carvings have a bit of cyan on them.
Not only are their carved patterns exquisite, but the color of the stone is unique and attractive, and anyone who likes it will basically hit the spot.
This stone sculpture came from the Ming Dynasty. Even after many dynasty changes and the baptism of wind and rain, it is still intact to this day. It is understandable that its value is considerable.
Of course, in addition to this kind of precious stone carvings, the most common ones here are ordinary stone carvings, such as the unexpected courtyard stone carvings.
In ancient times, the courtyard was deep and the number of stone tools was originally small.
But now, walking in some old streets, you can still encounter courtyard stoneware unexpectedly.
Courtyard stoneware carries certain historical and cultural information.
The tranquility of the Song Dynasty, the simplicity of the Ming Dynasty, the practical functions of the Qing Dynasty, and the differences in courtyard stoneware also reflect the different historical backgrounds of the times.
Courtyard stoneware is definitely one of the most important products of modern stone carving factories. They are partly carved from stone, leaving behind exquisite patterns or words carved by skilled craftsmen, usually auspicious patterns such as dragons, lotus flowers, animal heads, and cloud patterns.
In the eyes of stone carving enthusiasts, courtyard stoneware includes stone flower tables, stone benches, stone drums, stone basins, stone jars and other objects.
Right next to the main entrance of the factory, a heavy and huge stone flower table stands steadily.
The stone flower is 2.7 meters long, 1.43 meters high and 0.41 meters wide.
The small stone flowers are mostly in pairs and placed in the middle of the courtyard;
However, this stone flower table is larger in size. The owner of this stone flower table must have placed it in the courtyard to stand on one side against the wall.
Take a closer look at the stone flower table, which is beautifully carved. There are two unicorns carved in the middle of the stone carving, with lotus flowers spreading out on both sides, and the bottom of the unicorns has a bat pattern as the base.
The supporting stones on both sides are also carved with tigers, magpies and auspicious clouds.
There are also carved designs on the sides, all of which imply good luck and good luck.
This stone carving has rich patterns and profound carving skills. It can be said to be the focus of garden utensils and the "king of flower tables" among stone flower tables.
The most important thing is that this is also an antique, at least a hundred years old.
Chen Wenzhe examined it carefully and could roughly date it based on the patterns on it.
After all, no matter what era it is, it all has the characteristics of the era.
For example, this flower table. Judging from the exquisite texture and shape of the device, this stone flower table came from the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty and is still top-grade today.
Just looking at this garden stoneware, one can imagine how rich the financial resources and status of its former owner were.
This stone flower table is placed in the courtyard, and various bonsais of various sizes can be placed on it. The stone sculptures reveal greenery and vitality in this decoration and care.
In today's society, there are fewer and fewer houses with spacious courtyards, and Chinese-style houses are even rarer.
A courtyard with a spacious space and a matching style to place this stone flower table would probably be difficult to replicate the splendor and brilliance of the ancient courtyards of large families.
Of course, although there are many stone sculptures, they are certainly not as numerous as the stone lions.
Modern people are not ancient people. Ancient people still needed status to place stone lions. Modern people can say that as long as they like it, they can place a pair at the door of their home, regardless of size or shape.