Pure and Lustrous: Ancient Chinese Jade Culture -- A Journey Through Chinese Civilization

Author: Gu Fang
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: In the long river of seven thousand years of Chinese civilization, jade is a shining pearl, a microcosm of Chinese culture. It is the sacred object worshipped by ancient ancestors, a symbol of the strict ritual hierarchy, a reflection of ancient aesthetics, and the embodiment of the fine moral character of the Chinese nation. Chinese jade culture has endured for seven thousand years without interruption, a rare cultural phenomenon in the world. The Chinese nation is renowned for its "love of jade" and "respect for jade." This book begins by introducing the concept and origins of jade, guiding readers into the mysterious and abstract world of ancient jade artifacts. Through its magnificent appearance and moist inner essence, it reveals the sacred status of jade in ancient society. Through a series of legendary stories such as "Jade River Jade Gathering," "Heshi Jade," "Returning the Jade to Zhao," "Heirloom Seal," "Mystery of the Jade Robe," and "Jade in the Underground Palace," it reflects the joys, sorrows, and emotions condensed in these small jade artifacts by ancient people. This book reflects the latest achievements in jade culture research, with many precious textual and visual materials being disclosed for the first time. It is a comprehensive introduction to ancient Chinese jade culture.