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Chapter 1361 Topaz Sheep and White Jade Monkey

This auspicious beast is an unearthed object that can be recognized at a glance, because it has many spots all over its body, with countless golden spots.

These small dots are similar in color to millet, and some are smaller than millet, even only the size of a needle tip.

Moreover, it does not have a certain three-dimensional effect, and the arrangement is disordered and sparse.

This situation is called Dingjinqin or Sajinqin by jade scholars.

The reason for the formation is considered to be the infiltration of metal elements, and most of the infiltration parts are golden yellow, showing gold spots or gold spots.

Nailed on the jade surface, it is made of iron oxide and zinc oxide on the way.

With such obvious features, it means that this thing must have stayed with some gold objects a long time ago.

It's a pity that after entering the merchant ship and sinking into the sea, it is not known whether it will still stay with the gold.

Of course, even if there is no gold, its value will not be delayed at all.

This auspicious beast is in a crouching position, with its head raised slightly, looking straight ahead, with a high and plump forehead, and its one horn curled up and swept back.

The teardrop-shaped eyes are round and convex, the flame-shaped eyebrows, and the ears are like elephant ears, flat and close to each other.

The lion's nose is short and upturned, the mouth is open angrily, and the sharp teeth are offset. The carving is exquisite, solemn and stable, and it is not angry.

The relief on the back of the jade beast's head has dense curly mane attached to the back of the neck, the hair is distinct, and there are also long beards hanging down under the jaw.

The front chest is round and bulging, engraved with the shape of a snake's belly.

The body is plump and fat, the muscles and bones are strong and strong, the muscles are strong and powerful, the forelimbs are connected, and the toes and claws are clasped tightly to grasp the ground.

This ancient lion-like animal has an arched back, embossed ball-shaped patterns to show the ridge line, and its hind legs are curled up under its belly.

The long tail sweeps right and is close to the hind legs. The hair is rich, the forks are rolled up, and the strands are carved meticulously. It vividly expresses the twisting posture of the beast, full of vitality and movement.

The auspicious beast has been revered and cherished by people since ancient times. It symbolizes mystery and power, and can ward off evil and bring good luck.

There are rich cultural meanings in ancient history, and the ancient emperors also believed that they were blessed by gods and guarded by spirits and beasts.

The shape of the whole device is majestic, mighty and domineering, although it is still, it is still moving, the knife is skillful and round, lifting weights as if they are light, and the lines are strong and powerful.

All these performances make the auspicious beast burst out with bravery.

In particular, the facial expressions are vivid and full of mysterious power, as if they are telling the ancient miracles.

Coupled with the natural color, it is more elegant and interesting, magnificent and solemn, and can be regarded as the leader among ancient jade giant beasts.

I don't know why, but the nobles in the Yuan Dynasty liked animal-shaped jades, but foreigners also liked them. Many of the Yuan Dynasty jades carried on their merchant ships were in the shape of animals.

Putting down the auspicious beast, he picked up another jade sheep, which was a topaz sheep.

Ordinary people definitely wouldn't dare to play with such topaz, they could only rent it out to the royal family.

Its size is also not small, with a length of 10cm.

This size is not too small among jade handles.

The current value of such a jade sheep is not less than one million just by virtue of the carver.

Coupled with the quality of jade and the sense of history endowed by time, why can't it be sold for seven or eight million?

Looking carefully at the jade sheep in his hand, the style on it still has a bit of remnants of the Song Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty, but the carving technique is closer to the Song Dynasty.

The varieties of jade wares in the Yuan Dynasty are actually very similar to those of Song jade, especially the jade for clothing, which added small jade inserts and hat tops.

In terms of vessel shape and cutting process, it shows admiration and imitation of the style of the Tang Dynasty.

The flower-and-bird decorations are more life-like than those of the Tang Dynasty. Ethnic scenes and the tooth-shaped outer edges of oak leaves are distinctive features of some Yuan Dynasty jades.

This piece of jade sheep is made of topaz, a rare material with a mellow color, and some parts are leather-colored, adding to the ancient charm.

Big sheep are plump, round and stout, squatting, with four hooves hidden under the abdomen, and short tail slightly raised.

The neck is bent back, the posture is graceful, the eyes are looking straight ahead, the tails of the eyes are protruding, the demeanor is firm, the horns are curled and drooping, and the ears are attached to the back of the head, which is gentle and peaceful.

As livestock closely related to the production and life of Chinese ancestors, sheep have been endowed with a certain mysterious color since ancient times.

So this kind of work is not lacking in China, but after exporting such a jade with Chinese characteristics, foreigners really like it?
Or, in the Yuan, Ming and early Qing Dynasties, everything in our country was a treasure in the eyes of those foreign barbarians?
The cultural confidence brought by a strong country is also admired and envied by the whole world?
After picking out animal-shaped jade wares such as Bear Zun, Jade Lion, and Jade Sheep, they were placed on one side, and some other treasures were placed on the other side.

"Huh? And a monkey?"

This jade monkey is not small, with a length of 12cm and a height of 7cm. However, it is not conspicuous in a pile of jade wares.

If it is not carefully organized, it is still hard to see it.

This is an ornament, made of huge and high-quality Hetian white jade, the jade is refined, white and delicate, and the material is excellent.

Looking at it, it exudes grease luster, feels smooth, and the pulp is round and ripe.

The three monkeys in the round carving are holding peaches to present their birthdays, and the male monkey on the left is older.

It is large in size, sits and stands with a curved body, and has a smooth forehead.

The three wrinkles on the front of the forehead are deep and slender, the eye sockets are deep, and the holes are round.

The nose is straight and slightly straight, and the details of the nostrils are clearly defined.

The thin lips are tightly closed, the jaw is protruding, the small ears are close to the brain, and the face is alert.

It has a round body, slender limbs, a thick and round upper arm, raised its right hand to scratch its ear, and lowered its left hand to hug the little monkey in front of it.

The little monkey has a round and pleasing figure, lying on the ground, with its hind legs curled up by its side, and looking up at the male monkey.

The little monkey stretched out its long and slender arms, holding a fairy peach in its hand.

The craftsmanship of this carving is very exquisite, and every tiny finger of the monkey can be seen in the details.

This makes the little monkey's posture playful, mischievous and full of aura, adding a bit of naivety to the lively expression, which makes people laugh.

On the right side, there is also a round carving of an adult female monkey with a round head and a round brain, with a peaceful and loving demeanor.

It protrudes its neck and bends its back, in a kneeling posture.

The right hand is stretched flat on the back shoulder of the male monkey, and the left hand is holding a large fairy peach on the chest.

The peach fruit is plump and round, with a curved inscribed line showing the natural texture of the peach surface.

There are a few branches and leaves on the bottom, the branches are strong, and the leaves are curled.

The leaf veins are rough and polished.

The two monkeys on the back each have one leg bent and their toes touching each other.

A ridge line rises slightly on the back, and dense short and thin Yin lines are shallowly engraved on both sides to make the texture of fur, which is lifelike.

Spiritual monkeys presenting peaches are frequently used subjects in various sculptures of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Monkeys are spiritual animals that are loved by people. Jade carvings of monkeys have been unearthed as early as Shang Fuhao's tomb.

Monkey has the name of being good at brewing. It is said that it is "monkey wine", which can make people live longer.

Peach is an auspicious plant, and it is a tribute or gift for birthday celebrations.

In mythology, the flat peaches in the flat peach garden of the Queen Mother of the West bear fruit once every three thousand years, so the peaches are also called fairy peaches and longevity peaches, which imply longevity and nourishment.

This theme has the meaning of wishing the elderly a long life and health, and is very popular among people.

The whole vessel is vividly carved, and the facial features and figures of the group of monkeys are vividly depicted, lifelike, and the family of three feels happy and happy.

(End of this chapter)