In the Song Dynasty, with the economic and cultural focus of China moving southward, Fuzhou became an important city in the southeast coast. Shoushan stone carving has developed rapidly, not only as a variety of appreciation objects, but also as a large number of sacrificial supplies.
During the Yuan and Ming Dynasties, with the popularity of "Hua" seal cutting, Shoushan Stone Seal came into being and was appreciated by seal carvers. During this period, the decorative art of Shoushan stone button printing has developed by leaps and bounds, creating a unique button printing art. In the Ming Dynasty, the business of Shoushan stone carving gradually developed.
In the early Qing Dynasty, Shoushan stone carving flourished. Because of their different materials, sculptors carve seals, stationery, figures and inlaid utensils, especially the forms of seals and buttons are more colorful, which are deeply loved by emperors and princes. The world-famous Shoushan Stone "Tian Huang San Zhang Lian" is a personal treasure of Qianlong, and this rare treasure was given to the country by Puyi. This set of seals is now a national first-class protected cultural relic and is treasured in the Palace Museum in Beijing. 1In August, 997, China Post issued Shoushan Stone stamps, and the first one was its beautiful image.
After the Opium War, Fuzhou became one of the "five-port trade" ports. According to the needs of the international market, Shoushan stone carving has made great progress in round carving ornaments. After the outbreak of War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, the sales of Shoushan stone carvings at home and abroad were greatly affected due to traffic jams and impassability of shipping.
The second half of the 20th century is the golden age in the cultural history of Shoushan Stone in Fuzhou. After the founding of New China, various industries flourished, which promoted the revival and prosperity of Shoushan stone industry. Since the 1980s, there has been a "Shoushan Stone Fever" in many countries and regions in the world, which has lasted for more than ten years and is still going on. In the early 1990s, Shoushan Stone Carving has always been determined to innovate, and the industry is developing with each passing day. Especially in the national stone selection in 1999, Shoushan Stone won the championship in one fell swoop, became famous all over the world, and its value doubled. Her unique colorful posture, cultural charm, collection interest and high taste have become the symbol of people's identity and the best choice for gift, collection and appreciation.