Jade carving, as a traditional handicraft in China, has profound cultural connotation and is often closely related to myths and legends. Among them, the beast in jade carving is the most popular animal pattern, which can be used as an auspicious thing or a symbol of some kind of meaning. There are many kinds of animal jade, such as dragon, phoenix, lion, tiger and unicorn. Each animal has its own historical origin and myths and legends, representing different meanings and values.

In the traditional culture of China, the animals in jade carvings occupy a very important position. As early as ancient times, the way the ancients studied things was to classify everything in nature, among which mammals were one of the contents that the ancients tried their best to study. Animal jade, with its natural aesthetic feeling and people's folk consciousness, has always been an important part of jade carving technology in various historical periods of Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Animal jade is not only a mascot in Confucian culture, but also a sacred animal in Taoist culture, representing noble morality, high spirit and great strength.

When we appreciate the animals in jade carvings, we need to appreciate them in many ways. First of all, observe its craft to see whether the shape and size of the animal head and the exquisite degree of decoration conform to the craft level of this period. Secondly, it depends on the color, texture and texture of jade. Good jade should be pure in color, delicate and transparent, and fine in texture. Finally, and most importantly, only by looking at the moral it represents and knowing its historical background and cultural connotation in detail can we truly appreciate its unique charm and value.