Chinese ancient jade culture

Author: Zang Zhenpan, Shou Yong
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Publishing Date: 2001-01-01
Features: The term "ancient jade" in this book is defined according to the traditional concept of numismatics and archaeology as jade artifacts from the pre-Cao Wei and Jin periods. In the past two decades, archaeological excavations have unearthed large quantities of ancient jade, making the study of ancient jade a sudden hot topic. This book aims to integrate recent research on ancient jade artifacts and ancient social and cultural studies, thereby exploring new perspectives on the social and cultural landscape of that time. The book is divided into three parts: the first part introduces the value, materials, craftsmanship, and archaeological discovery distribution of ancient jade artifacts; the second part categorically introduces the names, forms, patterns, and evolution of ancient jade artifacts; the third part systematically discusses the metaphysical meanings embedded in ancient jade artifacts and interprets their cultural significance. The text is written in plain language, accompanied by over 200 clear line drawings, making it a well-illustrated book. It represents a valuable attempt to interpret China's long-standing culture of "equal emphasis on the Dao and the vessel."