Ancient Jade Soul

Author: Li Huixin
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book collects over one hundred ancient jade artifacts meticulously preserved by the author and her friends over the years, spanning from the Neolithic period to the Han Dynasty. It offers a glimpse into the vast history of Chinese ancient jade from prehistoric times to the Eastern Han, reflecting just a small fraction of the treasures. The book showcases jade pieces from various periods, including Hongshan, Liangzhu, Shang-Zhou, Spring and Autumn/Warring States, and the Han Dynasty, with a particular emphasis on Shang-Zhou era jade, which accounts for about 80% of the total. Thus, this book provides valuable insights into ancient jade, especially the use of jade during the Shang-Zhou period. To accurately present the truth of ancient jade, the descriptions of each piece are kept objective and concise, while the illustrations are taken from multiple angles to reflect the original appearance. The postscript at the end of the book shares the author's long-term explorations and reflections on appreciating ancient jade, offering perspectives that can be discussed and referenced by jade collectors and researchers.