Antique ivory carving (a specialty of Nanjing, Jiangsu)

Introduction to Antique Dental Carving

Antique dental carving is a famous traditional Han Chinese art and craft in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. It is known as one of the Three Treasures and also one of the four famous ivory carvings in China

What are the characteristics of antique tooth carvingsCompared with similar products nationwide, Nanjing antique tooth carvings have the following outstanding characteristics in terms of art and production techniques

1. With antique style as its characteristic, it has pioneered a unique antique style antique tooth carving in the country, enriching the variety of Chinese tooth carving art treasures. In 1983, this process was designated as a ministerial level confidential project by the state

Secondly, the art integrates the styles of the northern and southern schools. There are not only round sculpture works reflecting the characteristics of the northern school, but also openwork, deep relief and Loong Boat products showing the characteristics of the southern school

How did the history of antique ivory carving come about

Awards and honors for antique tooth carvings

In 2007, Nanjing antique tooth carvings were included in the first batch of Nanjing's intangible cultural heritage list by the Nanjing Municipal People's Government.