Green Marble Column

This green marble pillar is a model in terms of the display of carving techniques.​

Although the lines of the pillar shaft are simple and smooth, the ingenious use of the marble texture in material selection demonstrates the craftsman's profound understanding of the material properties. The most stunning part is the capital. It adopts the Corinthian capital style, and the acanthus leaf - shaped decorations are vivid. Each leaf has been carefully carved. The undulations and turns at the edges of the leaves are natural and smooth, and the delicate lines precisely outline the contours of the leaves, as if a gentle breeze were blowing and the leaves were about to sway gently. The volute shapes are regular and full of rhythm. From the start to the end of the volutes, the transition is natural, and the delicate curves show superb carving skills.​

The base of the pillar may seem simple, but the proportion control and line smoothness of its ring - shaped structure have all been precisely calculated and carefully carved. These details together have made this pillar, vividly demonstrating the exquisite carving techniques and making people marvel at the craftsman's ingenious workmanship when appreciating it.