西泠八家
xī​líng​bā​jiā

Eight Masters of Xiling

西泠八家 xī​líng​bā​jiā
Eight Masters of Xiling
A collective term for eight prominent seal carvers from Hangzhou during the Qing dynasty, led by Ding Jing. They founded the Zhejiang school of seal carving, characterized by the "cut-knife" technique that prioritized artistic spirit and vitality over rigid formality.