Different seals, where is the beauty of jade reflected?

The ritual jade culture of the Chinese began in the Zhou Dynasty. The families of scholars and the wealthy were particularly fond of jade, and jade was used to represent a gentleman. The Chinese are accustomed to making jade seals with jade materials of different textures.

Jade seals are a collectible art form, and many players have a special preference for them. Jade seals are different from other materials. They are a kind of pearly beauty in a small space. China's seal culture has a long history and is profound. Behind every seal, there is a different story. No matter in the past or now, as an object of cultural appreciation and enjoyment, seals have always carried the thoughts of the seal carver and the soul of the owner, expressing silently: a simple attitude towards life and a profound cultural heritage.

A small seal contains extraordinary art and has unlimited potential. It is by no means just a tool to identify the authenticity of calligraphy and painting. People who truly appreciate it will understand that a valuable seal is a treasure of national traditional culture that is full of profound history, exquisite craftsmanship, and friendly humanistic spirit. Seal, it represents power. The ancient emperor's jade seal is the forerunner of the jade seal. Yes, it is the heavy treasure that is often stolen and robbed on TV. A seal also represents credit. A mark may be a proof of strength, a symbol of status, or an overflow of culture.

Before the Qin Dynasty, both official and private seals were called "Xi". After the Qin Dynasty unified the six kingdoms, it was stipulated that the emperor's seal was to be called "Xi" and that of the subjects was only to be called "Yin". After the Han Dynasty, seals developed rapidly, especially the number of private seals made of jade began to increase, and both the materials and craftsmanship reached a very high level. By the Ming and Qing dynasties, seals became more commonly used.

Seal is the most distinctive thing in Chinese painting. A small seal can be the finishing touch of a picture. In the black and white world, a little red is very eye-catching. The content inside the seal is also very meaningful. It is said that Tang Bohu once carved a seal with the words "The most romantic and talented scholar in Jiangnan" engraved on it. As there are many folk anecdotes about him, later generations called him this.

The aesthetic value of a seal can be attributed to two aspects: the artistic beauty of the seal and the beauty of the seal's material. There are tricks to collecting seals. There are two main ways to play: hiding seals and hiding stones.

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