Jade Appreciation -- Life Appreciation

Author: Qiao Jin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Beauty cannot be measured by value. Once jade possesses the attribute of beauty, it earns the title "Gold has a price, jade has no price." A dazzling array of jade types How has the history of jade ware evolved? The relationship between jade and sacrificial rites and funerals Jade as personal adornment The image and symbolism of jade in poetry and literature The cultural significance of jade in religious traditions The cultural heritage of jade is as long as that of Chinese culture. The renowned Chinese anthropologist and sociologist Fei Xiaotong has recently proposed new insights on the relationship between ancient Chinese jade ware and Huaxia traditional culture at the "Symposium on Ancient Chinese Jade Ware and Traditional Culture" held in Shenyang. Throughout history, jade has also served as a carrier of cultural exchange, becoming an envoy that bridges thoughts and connects friendships. Since ancient times, there have been legends of the Queen Mother of the West offering jade to the Central Plains. The Han Dynasty envoy Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions also opened up the world-famous Silk Road. Since then, on this westward journey, in addition to silk and porcelain, among those radiant artworks, there were also our smooth and exquisite jade wares.