Differences between Yu Pei in Ming and Qing Dynasties

The difference between Yu Pei in Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty lies in:

The jade carving in Ming Dynasty was innovated on the basis of the previous generation, and the knife method of jade carving was rough and powerful, and a real three-layer through carving method appeared, with very fine carving. In the late Ming Dynasty, due to the prevalence of Taoism, jade carving skills were affected, and more objects with Taoist symbols such as cloud cranes, pine cranes and divination appeared. Ming dynasty vessels are stable and generous, with novel design and fine workmanship.

The hollowing method in this period was to carve holes on both sides with copper welding weights. At the same time, the jades of Ming Dynasty were polished smoothly, and the edges of the cut objects were as smooth as the patterns inside. What is not commensurate with the fineness of cutting in Ming dynasty is a process after jade processing-grinding is rough.

The mid-Qing Dynasty is a new peak period for the development of jade carving technology. During the Qianlong period, Beijing became the center of jade management in China, and thus developed into a new school of jade carving-Gong Jing. At this time, the requirements for the selection and processing of jade materials are more stringent.

There have been many jade carving techniques such as skillful workmanship (skillful color training) and semi-relief. Most of the jade carvings in Qing Dynasty are exquisite and lifelike. The decorative patterns in this period are more colorful. In addition to the prevalence of antique bronze decoration, auspicious decorative patterns and characters were the main themes at that time. A large number of auspicious jade articles appeared in Ming and Qing Dynasties.

During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the relationship between jade articles and social and cultural life became increasingly close, and antique jade articles such as stoves, fumigations, bottles, ding and Lu emerged one after another. Jade tea sets and wine sets are very popular. When literati paint and write in the study, they often use jade as stationery, which is used for washing pens, filling water, pen containers, ink beds, paperweights, handrails and so on. Or decorate the furnishings with jade.

Due to the differences in jade materials, tools and techniques for carving jade, as well as aesthetic tastes and customs, the shapes and theme styles of jade in different periods are also different. The main characteristics of jade modeling in Ming and Qing dynasties are: close contact with painting, calligraphy and craft carving at that time, and comprehensive inheritance of various polishing techniques and skills of previous jade.

And there has been a significant development and improvement, the grinding method highlights the sense of volume, and pursues meticulous skills. Its jade beauty, variety and wide application are unparalleled.

In the Qing Dynasty, the grinding method was strict and the rule was Fiona Fang. The line is like a ruler, and the circle is like a full moon. The posture angle is round and smooth. Whether it's the inner chamber, side walls or traces, feet and other tiny parts. , but also meticulous. Both inside and outside are very expensive, and the workmanship is also very particular. Hollow out is particularly important, which is enough to combine the colors of pretty jade seamlessly.