[Yuhuan flower belt decoration]
Yuhuan flower belt decoration, Song Dynasty, 6.5 cm in diameter. The old collection of the Qing Palace
The work is made of white jade with brown spots on the surface. Round, multi-level, the lower layer is a circle, the upper layer is carved with flowers, like lilies, and the middle two flowers are interlaced, surrounded by leaves and flowers. The veins and veins of the leaves are shown with two kinds of dark lines on the leaves, which are simple and compact. A hole is exposed near the left ring for wearing
The pattern with decoration is a typical flower pattern of the Song Dynasty. The main characteristics are simple and compact flowers and leaves, the number of flowers and leaves is not large, the space is filled with large flowers and leaves, the surface of the pattern is less undulating, and the veins of the leaves are represented by thin and long dark lines. In the expression method of openwork, the depth of the pattern is emphasized without obvious level distinction.
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