Product Explain :

The knob part is to be carved a coiled, raising up head`s dragon. The open light part is to be craved 4 chinese ancient scientists` portrait. They are Zhu Chong-zhi(Inventor of pi); Zhang Heng (invented seismograph); Seng Yi-xing (inventor of meridian) and Li Shi-zhen (inventor of Chinese herb medicine). This works` material is real flawless Hetian white jade.

Execution Date : Finished in 1959

Author: Xia Changxin

Author Synopsis :

Born into a family of jade carvers, Xia Changxin at the age of 13 began at the Yuchengxiang Jade Carving Shop, in Beijing, apprenticing under Li yao, a famous craftsman. Xia always copied the works of others and focused on the study of decorative designs. Through diligent study and consolidation of his extensive experience, he has now become an expert in the decorative design of jade carvings.

In 1957, Xia began work as a research fellow with the Beijing Research Institute of Artistic Handicrafts, and since then has created many an exquisite work. He has adorned each of his works with the image of a dragon, no matter the depth or shallowness of the carving. His works are famous for their simple gorgeous yet changeable form and style. The tigers, dragons and other animals he has designed embody features that are fresh and unique. His elegant, beautiful woks are delicate yet simple, classical yet novel, aspiring toward richness, variation and vividness, In 1978, his work "Jar with Elephant-Shaped Lugs for Rings and an Elephand-shaped Lid Button" was collected by Chinese Museum of Arts and Crafts.