Agate Carving

Last updated 2026-10-13 — Handicrafts carved from Heilongjiang agate. Common motifs include ladies, birds and beasts, flowers, vases, and incense burners, with forms that are richly varied. Agate is a mineral formed under high temperature and pressure, coming in various colors such as grayish-white, crimson, and emerald green, all dazzlingly lustrous. Water-agate, which contains a bubble of clear water inside, is especially rare, and carvings made from it are particularly precious. Some are carved in multiple layers like ivory carvings, with inner layers forming rotatable agate spheres, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship.