Appreciating Hetian jade, is it more about appreciating the quality of the jade or the craftsmanship? This is an unresolved question and also a fundamental issue of creative philosophy. In my view, appreciating Hetian jade should focus primarily on the quality of the jade itself, with the appreciation of carving being secondary. On the premise of highlighting the beauty of the jade quality, we should achieve a complementary relationship between the beauty of jade quality and the beauty of carving, so that they enhance each other. This is determined by the natural skin-like texture and greasy luster of Hetian jade. Its body is like condensed fat, smooth, oily, and firm in texture, which are the characteristics distinguishing Hetian jade from other types of jade.
"Lotus emerging from clear water, naturally without ornamentation," this represents the greatest difference in jade carving techniques between Hetian jade and colored jade varieties. The essence of appreciating Hetian jade lies in valuing its material quality, while carving is merely an embellishment...