E82 Jade Tiger

E82 Jade Tiger (Height: 7.25cm, Length: 10.97cm)

Hetian jade, Jasper, solid and dense luster. The jade tiger is vivid and magnificent. Looking back, it looks like it's going to walk. Its posture is majestic and powerful!  The jade tiger of this round carving, with its mouth open and roaring, tongue carved, teeth bared and eyes wide, is very powerful and powerful. The tiger ridge is a protruding string pattern, with five string patterns on both sides. It stretches from the back to the bottom of the abdomen. It is majestic and extraordinary. The four legs of the tiger are carved with a cloud pattern. It is the style of jade carving in the Warring States period. The tail of the tiger is curled close to the left hind leg, and its shape and art are extremely beautiful.

At the end of the Warring States period, there were more than 3000 pieces of jade unearthed from the tombs of Zhongshan kings and nobles. However, there were few three-dimensional round carvings. The Warring States jade is good at synthesizing the characteristics of some animals. For example, the Warring States still followed the tradition of Shang and Zhou dynasties, and attached great importance to the performance of the head, especially the depiction of the eyes, mouth, teeth and claws. However, it changed the shape of eyes in the forms of Character “臣”of Shang and Zhou dynasties, and drew materials from the eyes of fierce animals such as eagles and tigers to create a life based eye shape.  

In short, it is particularly interested in the sharp eyes, sharp teeth and other characteristics, which fully shows the character and instinct of carnivorous animals. The jade tiger is fully exposed to the above. It can also be seen from this jade tiger: the jade articles of the Warring States Period played an important role in the history of ancient jade articles in China. In the creative trend of thought, artistic expression, sculpture, etc., a brand-new appearance has appeared, creating a new type of jade ware with high artistic accomplishment, which is exquisitely carved, vivid and expressive, laying a solid foundation for the further development and prosperity of jade arts and crafts in later generations.

This jade tiger: ancient and majestic, full of magnificent shapes, amazing momentum, won the essence of tiger power, these outstanding creations, reflecting the sculptor's great spirit and superb art, is the best in art, unique in the world!