Shoushan stone carvings - Wikipedia
WEBThe stones used in carving are also known as agalmatolite and are mined in the Shoushan village in northern Fujian. Use of the stone for carving can be traced back as far as the Southern dynasties and have long been used to produce handicrafts and later on in the Ming dynasty, seals.
What is Shoushan Stone? - Shoushan Stone Store
WEBWhat is Shoushan Stone? Located in the northern mountainous suburbs of Fuzhou, the capital city of Fujian province, lies the region known as Shoushan, which means (Longevity mountains), with its peaks of over a thousand meters, it’s like a fairyland, with its charming and beautiful scenery.
What is ShouShan Stone - ArtRoute.com
WEBMar 13, 2018 · Shoushan stone is, for collectors, one of the most coveted of all stones. Once there were more than 130 types of Shoushan stone, but today only 50 to 60 varieties can be found. The superior craftsman-ship and the unique qualities of Shoushan stone are why it is still increasing in value.
Shoushan - the stepping stones to beauty and history
WEBCompared with Qingtian stone and Furong stone, two of the other famous stones of China, Shoushan stones stand out with their bright colors, fine grains, exquisiteness, suppleness and silkiness. Some contain trace elements revealing a spectrum of …
Shoushan – Seal Society
WEBJun 16, 2024 · Shoushan stone, one of China’s most famous craft-carving stones, is mainly produced in the Shoushan basin in northern Fuzhou City, Fujian Province. Shoushan stone can be divided into four main categories, including the Tianhuang stone, Gaoshan stone, hibiscus stone, and Wenyang stone based …
Shoushan Tianhuang, the King of Stones - Chinese jade, art
WEBNov 15, 2019 · Shoushan stones are just one of the Four Great Seal Stones (四大石印); the others being Balin stone (from Inner Mongolia), Changhua stone (from Zhejiang province), and Qingtian stone (also from Zhejiang province). Out of the four, Shoushan is in the highest demand because of it's beauty and because of it's historical significance.
A Stone Captured History and Society: Shoushan Stone
WEBFeb 8, 2023 · Shoushan Stone is a precious stone which only mined in Shoushan village in Fuzhou City Fujian Province. It was the first-tier Intangible Cultural Heritage in China and also known as “the top grade-coloured stone for carving”.
Shoushan Stone - China Daily
WEBShoushan Stone. Carving Shoushan stone is a kind of alabaster quarried from a mountain called Shoushan in the northern suburbs of Fuzhou. With a soft, smooth surface and variegated colours, this stone makes an ideal material for carving.
Shoushan Stone carvings on show in Beijing - Chinadaily.com.cn
WEBMay 22, 2019 · Charms of Shoushan Stone, an ongoing exhibition at the National Art Museum of China gathers antique and modern objects which introduce the tradition of stone carving in Fujian.
Chinese Seal Stones - Inkston
WEBShou Shan stone is mainly from the triangle zone on the border of north Fu Zhou municipal 福州市, Lian Jiang county 连江县, and Luo Yuan county 罗源县. Most of the stone is excavated from Shoushan river surrounding Shoushan village 寿山村. There is over 1500 years history of using this stone in China.
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