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The lacquer vase is 18th centur
The techniques of lacquer engraving began in the Tang Dynasty and prevailed in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The greatest achievement in the Yuan Dynasty lacquer ware was lacquer engraving, which was characterized by thick layers of lacquer, plump and mellow flower patterns. The overall impression of these works is simplicity and harmonious integrity, yet the details are extremely delicate and meticulous, emitting a special intriguing sense of reality. The works of lacquer engraving in the Ming Dynasty are featuring sublime and natural modeling, and dexterous and vigorous engraving. The lacquer engraving in the Qing Dynasty exhibits features of preciseness and minute details, and extremely delicate rendering. As a result, the Qing lacquer engraving works emit a sense of supreme elegance.
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The small lion seal probably dates from the 17th century
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The teapot made of yellow-green jade.
Probably dates from the 18th century (6,5cm diameter x 10,5cm height)
From the Qin (221 BC – 206 BC) and Han (206 BC – 24 AD) Dynasties to the Sui(581 - 618) and Tang(618 - 907) Dynasties, jade was always the exclusive decorations of the royal families. Since the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279), jade has enjoyed a prosperous time. A large number of jade objects were produced, with fine workmanship and fantastic designs. To the Ming (1368 - 1644) and Qing (1644 - 1911) Dynasties, jade reached its peak. Various jade objects appeared even in common people's life, from hairpins and fasteners to folding screens and boats. The royal and noble families even used jade bowls, cups and pots. Production tools – they are the axe, arrow, arrowhead, chisel, knife, and were mainly used in the Neolithic Age and Bronze Age. Weapons – jade dagger, jade axe and jade sword mainly appeared in the Shang (16th – 11th century BC) and Zhou (11th century BC – 221 BC) Dynasties. Daily utensils –the number and quantity of jade gui, jade light, jade cup, jade bowl, jade drinking vessels, jade bottle and other daily utensils came to the peak in the Qing Dynasty.