Ancient Jade Carving Character Appreciation

Author: Yu Qiancheng
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The collection of ancient jade has become quite common and popular. The number of collectors is continuously increasing, but genuine ancient jade pieces are becoming rarer. Especially in the market for ancient jade, the quantity of forgeries far exceeds that of genuine pieces. In many cities' antiques markets, it is nearly impossible to find a single genuine Ming and Qing dynasty jade piece. Some so-called genuine jade pieces are actually high-quality forgeries, making it difficult to distinguish between real and fake. This book collects a large number of commonly found specialized genuine ancient jade pieces and introduces them systematically. It allows readers to understand and master the basic shapes, craftsmanship, and stylistic features of ancient jade from different eras and forms. The book also encourages readers to carefully examine the characteristics of each genuine piece in the book, learning about the shapes, craftsmanship, (qiense - the natural coloration or patina on jade), and expressions of figures from various periods. By doing so, readers can discern the common traits of genuine ancient jade pieces and the shared characteristics of forgeries.