What are the classifications of plaques in China?

China's plaques have a long history and far-reaching influence. Despite the vicissitudes of years, they can still be seen from time to time in today's China, which fully proves the far-reaching influence of China plaque culture.

These numerous plaques are divided into horizontal plaques and vertical plaques according to their forms.

According to materials, there are wood, stone, ash and metal, as well as glass plaques, porcelain plaques, silk plaques, paper plaques, bamboo plaques and so on.

According to the production techniques, it can be divided into intaglio engraving, positive engraving, negative engraving in positive engraving and the combination of intaglio engraving and positive engraving.

According to the shape and decoration of the plaque, it can be divided into framed plaque and frameless plaque, and framed plaque can be divided into plain color, carved and painted with gold.

According to the function of the plaque, it can be divided into official family, official family, merit, chastity, filial piety, temple, pavilion, hall, study, wedding, birthday celebration, medical ethics, landscape painting, lyric and so on.