Amulet

Author: Li Yinghao
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Publishing Date: 2001-02-01
Features: In the history of the Chinese people, peace is short-lived, and turmoil is frequent. Amidst the storms of these long years, jade has accompanied the Chinese nation through its joys and sorrows, serving as a spiritual pillar for centuries and even being regarded as a protective talisman. Even today, jade is widely circulated among the people, collected and worn to calm the mind. This book presents a comprehensive study of protective jade. It delves deeply into the various forms of ancient protective jade, such as the cong and huang, as well as the patterns on jade artifacts like the li and gu patterns. It also provides detailed introductions to significant discoveries of Chinese protective jade, such as the Hongshan culture, Longshan culture, and the styles of jade from the Neolithic Age onwards. Finally, it offers knowledge on the identification and maintenance of protective jade. The book features over 200 exquisite color photographs of precious artifacts, each one beautiful and rare, serving as an invaluable reference for jade enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of jade studies.
The history of China is long and profound, with countless artifacts of artistic value and eternal worth. This collection series has already introduced works such as Antique Watches, Folk Jade, Investment Grade Jadeite, Zisha Teapots, Investment Grade Tianhuang and Seal Stones, and Protective Jade. These enduring artistic treasures are closely intertwined with the long history of our nation and deeply rooted in the emotional bonds of the Chinese people. As you browse through the old objects and ancient styles in this book, does your heart not stir with a touch of nostalgia? We hope that readers, beyond enjoying this series, will also come to understand the splendid history and culture of China—how truly praiseworthy it is! Li Yinghao has long been a scholar of protective jade, and in this book, he has compiled his experience and insights into writing. The materials are invaluable. The book is divided into four parts:
Part 1: "Nurturing the Mind, Calming the Heart, Averting Calamities" – Explores the origins of protective jade in Chinese culture and explains the psychological belief in "jade's protective power."
Part 2: "Warding Off Evil, Protecting the Home, Dispelling Bad Energy" – Analyzes the origins and characteristics of various forms of protective jade.
Part 3: "Ancient Jade for Protection" – Describes the evolution of protective jade through the ages and provides detailed introductions to significant discoveries of ancient jade in China.
Part 4: "Identifying and Maintaining Protective Jade" – Shares the author's insights and techniques in jade appreciation with readers, exposing common deceptive practices used by jade merchants.
This book presents a comprehensive study of protective jade. It delves deeply into the various forms of ancient protective jade, such as the cong, huang, and the patterns on jade artifacts like the li and gu patterns. It also provides detailed introductions to significant discoveries of Chinese protective jade, such as the Hongshan culture, Longshan culture, and the styles of jade from the Neolithic Age onwards. Finally, it offers knowledge on the identification and maintenance of protective jade. The book features over 200 exquisite color photographs of precious artifacts, each one beautiful and rare, serving as an invaluable reference for jade enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of jade studies.