Artists: Chang Shiqi, Wu Feng

Dimension: 12×6.5mm

Materials: Mammoth ivory (fossilized tusk) and jadeite

Forms: Plaque

Main Features: The piece is rendered in a soft-style planar microcarving technique. The microcarved imagery is executed on mammoth ivory, an organic material with a density of approximately 1.90 g/cm³ and a Mohs hardness of around 2.5, making it suitable for fine carving. Due to its hygroscopic nature, mammoth ivory is sensitive to environmental humidity, readily absorbing and releasing moisture. It can be tinted, but careful conservation is required: it should be kept away from direct airflow and water, protected from extreme temperature fluctuations, and maintained in a stable, moderate-humidity environment to prevent mold and insect damage. Even slight mishandling may result in warping, cracking, or discoloration.

Description: The incense burner, a representative object in Daoist culture, is intricatelyadorned with microcarved scenes of the Eight Immortals. At the same time, the piece represents a meaningful exploration of combining micro-carving with jade carving.

Awards: Gold AwardofNational Exhibition of Arts and Crafts Excellenceat the8th China Art Festival, 2007