Bone carving is also a kind of carving art. When it comes to bone carving, you may think that the history of bone carving is very short, but it is not the case. Bone carving has a long history. It is said that bone carving has a history and culture of more than 6000 years. With the process of historical changes, bone carvings have gradually evolved from people's daily necessities to decorations, handicrafts and so on. In primitive times, bone carvings were used as needles to mend things in people's daily lives, or as knives, with some words and paintings engraved on them. At present, many provinces in China have some bone carving handicrafts. In Beijing, bone carvings are bracelets, paper knives and other items that can be used in daily life. In Baotou, Inner Mongolia, camel bones are often used as the basic material for bone carving.
Bone carving appreciation and common maintenance knowledge;
The functions of bone carvings can be roughly divided into six types: utensils, study, utensils, sculptures, furnishings and ornaments.
How to distinguish bone carving from tooth carving?
1, in our usual market, there are often imitations of bone carvings, which can not be clearly identified by unfamiliar people, and can be distinguished from the touch. When burned with a lighter, the imitation feels sticky, but the real bone carving does not exist.
2, you can carefully observe whether its workmanship is fine and whether it has some artistic conception.
Generally, the work of bone carving works will be very fine, and it can also show some intentions that the author wants to express.
3. In the process of placing bone carving works, remember to do some dust-proof work to avoid high temperature or low temperature, and never put it in a place with too large air outlet to avoid strong wind and seal it. If left in the air for too long, it will turn yellow and lose its original white color.
The tools for carving bone carvings are mainly carving knives, but there are many kinds of knives, such as flat knives, triangular knives, round knives and semi-circular knives. It is said that bone carving also has the function of exorcism, and people who wear bone carving ornaments can bring peace and wealth. It is an auspicious object with a great reputation, especially in Tibet, where there are many faiths, and there is also an unspeakable meaning of faith in bone carvings.
After Bian Xiao's introduction and appreciation of bone carving pictures, do you have a simple understanding of bone carving? Do you think there are many mysteries in bone carving?