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The hammering and chiseling technique in our country originated in the Shang and Zhou dynasties, flourished during the Qin and Han dynasties, and matured during the Tang and Song dynastiesHammer carving is a traditional technique used in the production and decoration of gold and silver. Hammer carving utilizes the good ductility and curling deformation of metals to manually strike and repeatedly strike gold and silver blanks to create patterns and shapes. The rich texture changes on the surface make the metal break away from its icy texture and add a humanistic temperature.Li Xiaojian, a native of Fangcheng, Nanyang, was in his teens and worked as a laborer in his uncle's jewelry store to learn technical skills. In 1998, he went to Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Yunnan to further his knowledge of gold and silver making techniques. In 2012, he became a disciple of Professor Zhao Jinsheng and devoted himself to learning the skills of gold and silver hammer carvingThe art of hammering has exist