Mammoth tusk composition with Cantonese ball "Ghost Ball" 22 spheres
The composition of a mammoth tusk with a Cantonese ball "Ghost Ball" is an elegant object of decorative art, in which attention is focused on the ideal geometry and fine elaboration of the shape. The central element is a multi—layered carved ball mounted on a laconic column with soft transitions and a stable base. The visual purity of the silhouette highlights the complexity of the upper part, creating an expressive contrast between smooth volumes and rich openwork carvings.
The product is made of mammoth tusks using traditional Cantonese techniques. The ball is carved from a solid array and contains several nested spheres rotating freely inside each other. The surface is decorated with the finest relief with motifs of dragons, clouds and plant elements, complemented by perforations that create the effect of depth. The column is designed more restrainedly: decorative belts with carvings are replaced by smooth sections, so that the composition is perceived as balanced and integral.
The name "Ghost Ball" is associated with the feeling of illusion and inner movement that occurs when looking inside the structure. In the cultural tradition, such products symbolize the harmony of the universe, infinity and perfection of craftsmanship. The composition demonstrates a high level of technique, in which the complexity of the execution becomes part of the aesthetics and reveals the depth of the artistic intent.
- Country of manufacture:
- China
- Material:
- the mammoth tusk
- Number of spheres:
- 22
- Ball diameter (cm):
- 9
- Technique of execution:
- кантонская резьба по кости