18/09/2026
【Devil’s Work Ball 鬼工球】
No bigger than a palm, yet this ivory ball holds a universe of wonder! Carved from a single piece of ivory by Cantonese craftsmen of the Qing Dynasty, its outer surface features dragons weaving through clouds, while its inner layers rotate flexibly with intricacy. Such remarkable craftsmanship earned it the name “devil’s work ball”.
The making of a masterpiece requires the perfect alignment of time, place, and skill. Discover the extraordinary dedication behind these legendary works at the “Art Personalised” exhibition!
僅比掌心大的象牙球,背後竟藏着如此神技!清代廣東匠人僅憑一整塊象牙,便能雕琢出結構繁複的鏤空機關。表面飛龍穿梭祥雲,內部環環相扣,每層皆可自如旋轉,堪稱鬼斧神工,因而又有「鬼工球」之稱。
每一件絕世精品的誕生,都是天時、地利、人和缺一不可。「好物有型——香港藝術館藏精品展」正展出多件跨越時代的匠心結晶。快來藝術館,親眼見證這些傳世力作背後的極致心血!
Carved ivory ball in openwork | 20th century | Ivory | Dia 10 cm | Collection of HKMoA | Donated by Dr Li M. C. Anita | 透雕象牙球 | 20世紀 | 象牙 | 徑10厘米 | 香港藝術館藏品 | 李明真醫生捐贈
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