Inheritor of Jingdezhen Handmade Porcelain Making Techniques (Ceramic Carving) - Intangible Cultural Heritage

Zhang Xilian

Intaglio is a type of carving, also known as sunken carving.

The sculptor needs to have a profound foundation in calligraphy and painting, and must be able to have a picture in mind, follow the shape and form, and complete the work in one go.

The knife must not break, no traces of connection must be visible, and it must not be modified repeatedly.

Therefore, one must hold one's breath and concentrate when making a cut, and the knife movements must be clean and crisp. This cannot be achieved without countless hours of practice and contemplation.