There are only a few jade Guanyins with such beautiful carvings in the country.

There are many schools of jade carving, mainly from the following three places: Jieyang, Sihui and Ruili. The works from these places have their own unique carving features and are all worth learning from. For example, the carving work in Jieyang is very delicate, with a very good grasp of lines and details.

Guanyin is the most common theme worn by men and is also one of the higher-priced themes in the jade industry. There are two major categories of jade Guanyin. One is what we call formal Guanyin, which is the most common subject matter; the other is free Guanyin, also called floating Guanyin. Both are our more popular subjects, especially the formal-dress Guanyin, which is more popular with the public.

The lines of the formal Guanyin are relatively simple, and the overall curved surface is very large, which makes the color look better. The back of the early jade Guanyin was basically flat, and the effect was not as good as the current jade Guanyin. The current carved formal Guanyin also has carvings on the back, which can reflect the light and make the color appear better.

The images of Guanyin are mostly reliefs, which appear to be more three-dimensional. They are generally made of jade brands, most of which are large in size and look good when worn. The bottom of the Guanyin can be made relatively thin, and the water quality can be displayed by cutting it thin. The lines on the front are relatively complex, and the color can be preserved first through designs in different forms.

The carving of Guanyin is relatively complex, mainly focusing on the grasp of form, the application of lines, and the harmony of overall proportions. There are also other different forms of jade Guanyin, such as Thousand-Armed Guanyin, Guanyin head, Guanyin ornaments, etc. When evaluating the craftsmanship of a jade Guanyin, it is important to look at its face and shape; the best ones have a peaceful face and a perfect body. The following are some common mistakes in Guanyin carving.

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