Shape and pattern are two of the six elements of ancient jade identification, which shows its importance.
Many jade friends believe that the modeling ornament can only be broken, can not be used to distinguish the false, which is a fallacy. Any piece of ancient jade does not come out of thin air, and its shape and ornamentation must conform to the characteristics of the times. Especially in ancient times, the social hierarchy was strict, and jade was a symbol of status, and its production could not be imagined, but had to be carried out in accordance with the aesthetic standards of the time.
That is why we can discern falsity. First of all, familiar with the characteristics of jade making in each era, such as several typical instruments of the Hongshan culture, the process of beating the depression, etc., such as the Liangzhu culture god and man beast face pattern, carved traces, such as the Shang Dynasty mushroom horn, the Western Zhou side slope, the Han Dynasty jade dancer, etc., the jade of each era, the shape and ornamentation must be in line with the characteristics of its era.
Learn more and accumulate the characteristics of modeling ornaments. Using the museum standard as a learning material, we will constantly improve our eyesight. Especially for the evolution of typical ornaments, keep in mind. For example, the evolution of jade fish, the evolution of jade dragons, etc., are subtle and important. Many times, identification is all about looking at details. If it is inconsistent with the characteristics of the times, it is necessary to pay close attention to whether it is a copy.
Many modern imitations, some of which can be made according to ancient jade standards, but there are still a large number of imitations, which are artificially fabricated and have no charm of ancient jade. Only with a large database of authenticities in mind can you make a quick troubleshooting decision.
The ornamentation is very important for the identification of ancient jade. I hope this article will enlighten you.