Identify ancient jade

Author: Li Yinghao
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
Features: The book includes over 360 color illustrations of rare ancient Chinese jades, with a focus on fine pieces from the Hongshan Culture, Liangzhu Culture, Shang-Zhou, Spring and Autumn/Warring States periods, and the Han Dynasty. Identifying the authenticity of ancient jades is not an easy task, even for those with years of experience in studying jades may still be deceived by forgeries that are almost indistinguishable from the real ones. "Identifying Ancient Jades" is divided into five sections, each introducing exquisite jade artifacts from the Hongshan Culture, Liangzhu Culture, Shang-Zhou, Spring and Autumn/Warring States periods, and the Han Dynasty. It provides detailed descriptions of the color, form, patterns, stylistic characteristics, and carving techniques of the jades, as well as essential tips for identifying ancient jades and common methods used by forgers. The information is comprehensive and systematic, making it highly valuable. Li Yinghao, with nearly three decades of experience in collecting and identifying ancient Chinese jades, offers readers essential tips for distinguishing genuine jades. "Identifying Ancient Jades" is practical and concise, offering a comprehensive analysis of ancient Chinese jades in terms of their stylistic characteristics, patterns, forms, color, quality, and carving techniques.