Many utensils of the Han Dynasty are heavily decorated with various Kuilong patterns, cloud patterns, cirrus patterns, grain patterns, cattail patterns, scroll patterns, breast patterns, etc.
This is done by positioning first, and then carving with a combination of techniques such as negative lines, relief or subtracted relief.
Most of the bas-relief jades are made by subtraction method. The decoration is made first, and then the decoration is removed to make the decoration protrude. The overall height of the decoration generally does not protrude from the frame.
There is also a phenomenon of hand engraving on jade articles from this period, especially the inscriptions on jade articles from the Warring States and Han Dynasty, and the decorative processing of some jade articles.
Such as the engraved characters on the outer walls of some jade bis, jade rings, and Gangmao and Yanmao, etc.
This shows that the jade workers at that time used a tool that was much harder than jade, which may have been corundum or diamond, and the writing was lighter.
This phenomenon is not common except in words.
However, Chen Wenzhe also saw this time that they really used a drill bit inlaid with diamonds, or was it a chisel?
Ring carving, pattern carving, cutting technology, drilling technology, polishing technology, the inheritance gained through this jade ring is much more than Chen Wenzhe imagined, and they are all very useful.
After watching the carving process, Chen Wenzhe was filled with amazement. He had experienced the baptism of jade carving from the palace of the Han Dynasty!
At the end, Chen Wenzhe's eyes were fixed on the polishing process.
He has the unique skill of mirror grinding. Strictly speaking, the unique skill of mirror grinding is considered a skill above that of a master.
Therefore, when he saw the polishing skills of the top craftsmen of the Han Dynasty, he knew that it was not simple.
The final step for the carved jade is polishing, that is, polishing.
For this kind of craft, Chen Wenzhe can only say that he is very familiar with it.
Therefore, the polishing craftsmanship of the Han Dynasty is still worth talking about. After all, the jade wares made by them are really exquisite.
From the middle and late Warring States Period to the early Western Han Dynasty, the polishing of jade articles reached a very exquisite level, especially in the jade articles used during life. Some jade articles almost achieved the effect of glass light.
For example, the white jade dragon-shaped pendant unearthed from the Chu King's Tomb at Shizishan Mountain in Xuzhou is not as complicated as the one in front of you. Otherwise, it can become a treasure comparable to this jade ring just by relying on the polishing technology.
Of course, the white jade dragon-shaped pendant that I have now is also a national treasure, but it is still a lot worse than the hollow dragon and phoenix jade ring in front of me.
Fumbling for the jade ring in my hand, although it has been baptized by more than two thousand years, its surface is slightly rough.
However, just by touching it, Chen Wenzhe can still figure out the craftsmanship, especially the polishing technology.
However, it seems that in the Han Dynasty, there were some jade articles that did not need to be polished?
Especially among some burial jade vessels, there are often jade vessels that are not polished or have rough polishing.
However, even so, many jade articles from the Han Dynasty are not so easy to imitate.
This is why the market is full of dragon and phoenix jade pendants from the Warring States Period, or simply jades from the Hongshan Culture. On the contrary, there are relatively few imitations of jade from the Han Dynasty.
The shapes of jade articles in the Han Dynasty were diverse, and coupled with the increasing progress of craftsmanship, even our descendants are constantly imitating Han jade. However, because it is difficult to understand the cultural connotation and aesthetic taste of the society at that time, we will not be able to imitate and carve jade articles.
Consciously integrating modern aesthetic understanding, the shapes of the utensils may be exaggerated or too restrictive.
"Boss Chen, Boss Chen..."
While Chen Wenzhe was immersed in reminiscing, the family of four next to him couldn't wait any longer.
"Well, this thing is good. How much do you want it to cost?"
Chen Wenzhe came to his senses. In principle, this thing should be a priceless treasure.
However, when it comes to the market, everything will have a price, and this one is no exception.
"We don't know the specific price, but we know that this is a good thing. Do you think we can exchange it for a set of tableware like just now?" the middle-aged man asked tentatively.
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"Qianlong pastels? Plates, soup basins, etc.? A complete set?"
Chen Wenzhe smiled. The set of Qianlong pastels he made was very valuable.
Of course, this also depends on each person's ability. If they can be fooled, it will be worth a fortune.
If your acting skills are not good, it is very likely that your hands will be damaged!
"Okay, sign the contract and I'll give you a set of tableware!" Chen Wenzhe agreed after just a moment's thought.
"Boss Chen, we want you to do it yourself."
Seeing how readily Chen Wenzhe agreed, the middle-aged man had a bad feeling.
Chen Wenzhe was stunned and said: "I will take action personally. If you don't like it then, cancel this transaction."
When the middle-aged man thought about it, he was signing a contract anyway, and he was not afraid of Chen Wenzhe dealing with him.
After the two parties signed the contract and sent the family away, Chen Wenzhe happily took the jade article and walked into the restaurant in the factory.
South Vietnam has abundant ingredients and employs chefs who can cook Chinese food, so it is naturally very popular.
After all, the ceramics factory is not an ordinary factory. A rough calculation shows that the workers here are all skilled workers and have very good welfare benefits.
Therefore, even if they eat in the cafeteria three times a day, Chen Wenzhe doesn't feel bad.
When we arrived at the restaurant, we found two areas clearly separated, one for Chinese food and the other for Vietnamese food.
For Chinese food, whether it is egg drop soup, soy milk, steamed buns, fried dough sticks, braised pork, roast chicken, or roast duck, Chen Wenzhe has been eating a lot recently.
Recently, a Vietnamese chef has been added here, and he can cook more than just seafood, so Chen Wenzhe came here to try it out today.
As soon as he came over, Chen Wenzhe smelled the aroma of coconut, mixed with the strong smell of curry.
Coconut curry beef brisket pot, this curry can also be said to be the standard of South Vietnamese cuisine.
The rich and smooth beef brisket is paired with slightly spicy curry, and then mixed with fragrant coconut milk, so that the cooked beef brisket will be more fragrant and smooth.
I ordered a bowl and took a sip. Chen Wenzhe felt that even the potatoes in it were delicious.
You must know that he is the person who despises curry the most. He looks like this stuff is mixed with food, just like a lump.
But when I actually saw it and took a bite, it was also very fragrant.
Like curry, there is another food that has mixed reputations and reputations, and that is avocado.
Chen Wenzhe smelled the aroma and got a portion to try.
This is a dish called Haili Fish with Mango, Avocado, Fish Sauce. It sounds awkward, but it tastes okay.
Fried Haili fish, soaked in fish sauce, has a soft skin.
The crispiness of the fish is dominated by the fish sauce and fruit. Pick up a piece of fish and dip it in the fish sauce. It tastes crispy and tender.
Take another bite of fresh fruit and the taste experience really shouldn’t be too surprising.
Chen Wenzhe sighed a little, any place that can develop for thousands of years and still have things handed down are worthy of praise!
Even South Vietnam is no exception. China has a brilliant civilization, but others also have their own advantages.
Therefore, the best choice is to learn from each other's strengths, learn from others' strengths, and increase your own foundation.