Identification of Ancient Jade Ritual Objects

Author: Xiao Jing
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Liu Datong, the author of The Identification of Ancient Jade, believes: "Upon reflection, the enlightenment of art and literature in our country dates back to jade, which is the most ancient, with others following." As early as 7,000 years ago during the Neolithic Age, China produced countless exquisite stone artifacts. Among all stones, jade is the most beautiful. The history of Chinese ancient jade is also the history of the evolution of Chinese civilization. This book presents a multi-dimensional appreciation, identification, and introduction to the cultural background of traditional Chinese jade through a combination of text and images. The book covers ten aspects: ritual vessels, ornaments, figures, weapons, daily utensils, animal carvings, pendants, inclusions, decorative patterns, and jade quality. It is a popular reading material on ancient jade knowledge compiled for collectors.