What are the characteristics of Suyang jadeite? Why is it so popular?

If you have any knowledge of jade carving, you must have heard of the name of Su Gong. If we integrate the traditional jade carving techniques, we can find out that the jade carving industry in our country is divided into several major schools based on different carving techniques and styles. Among them, the Shanghai School is very representative, and is called "Nanjing University of Technology", and the representative of Nanjing University of Technology is Suyang University of Technology.

Suyang craftsmanship specifically refers to the characteristics of jade carvings from the two states of Su and Yang. We can summarize it in four words, which are basically precise, detailed, elegant and clean. Suyang craftsmanship has a very long history, especially its antique imitation craftsmanship is unique. Therefore, the characteristics of Su craftsmanship are its profound heritage and very classical charm. Moreover, classic Su craftsmanship generally uses a method where one side is relief and the other side is yin-yang carving.

The relief works of Suzhou craft have smooth lines, steady knife skills, and free-hand outlines of line depth, which can give the relief image a strong three-dimensional sense. The works pursue ingenuity and integrate Chinese and Western art. Moreover, there is great innovation in Su craftsmanship in the current cultural relics market, and there is even a feeling that it is the only one in the market. The mention of Su craftsmanship represents its high value.

Characteristics of Suyang jade carving: layered tail, axe-shaped elbow, and spiral pattern. The antique piece has all the typical textbook details. The head of a jade carving is usually in the shape of a regular triangle and is definitely smaller than the widest part of the shoulder blade of the body. Moreover, the hips and shoulders of the front and rear limbs must be larger than the abdominal line of the body.

The characteristics of Suyang jade carving. The standard mane + brow combination. It is a very representative mark. The characteristics of the nose wings in jade carvings are that the snout is protruded after the improvement of Shanghai style craftsmanship, while the nose wings of the Pixiu made by authentic Suyang craftsmanship are very small, and the nostrils may be just two small dots.

Su craftsmen must have paid more attention to the depiction of details, which is similar to the character of southerners. Northerners are rough and bold, while southerners are restrained and delicate, which is undoubtedly reflected in the style of jade carving. How about it? Do you like this kind of Su Gong?

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