Superb qing dynasty Shou Shan jade carving

Here is a Shou Shan Jade Carving. From this carving skill, it was made in the early Qing Dynasty in Qian Long.

Stone carving is one brilliant page in Chinese cultural and civilization history. What you see here is Shoushan stone carving. It is known to all that the king of the stones is Shoushan stone. They are one of China's national treasures. The superb hardstone quality, gorgeous natural color and pearl-like shininess make them one of the best carving material in the world! They were first discovered and mostly are found in a remote village named'Shoushan'situated in the Fujian province in China. People then name these precious hardstones as'Shoushan'. In addition to the excellent craftsmanship of each skillful artisan, each shoushan stone has its own natural color and shininess. Therefore each masterpiece is unique. You will never find two pieces that are exactly the same! It is really a wonderful collection to you.

Please visit my website to see more pictures www.xllhx.com