Civilian Qing Dynasty Jade Object Catalog

Author: Yu Jiming
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Collecting and Appreciating Jade
It is in the nature of the Chinese people to love jade. "A gentleman never parts from jade without reason." The author has been dedicated to collecting and researching antiques such as jade and porcelain since the 1970s and is a seasoned antique appraiser. The author hopes to share some personal experiences in buying jade, gained through years of collecting, handling, and researching, with beginners for reference. This book includes various forms of jade collected from civilian sources during the Qing Dynasty, and provides brief descriptions of each piece's jade quality, dimensions, reference price for collection, key points for identification, and the rarity of its existence.