Jade Appreciation and Investment

Author: Yu Yanjiao
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: A review of the auctioned jade artifacts over the years reveals the following characteristics: First, jade artifacts from various dynasties are involved in the auctions, but the majority are from the Ming and Qing periods, with the Qing period being particularly prominent, showcasing distinct era-specific features. Second, the (: transaction prices) of jade artifacts have been increasing year by year; even the same piece of jade can see its price rise in different auction processes. Third, the prices of jade artifacts are constrained by multiple factors. Fourth, there are also fakes and counterfeit ancient jade in the auction market, which is related to the recent overheating of ancient jade collection and investment. This book scientifically categorizes them into six major types: ritual jade, weapons, burial jade, decorative items, household and furniture, and literary accessories, with subcategories under each. The description of each type of jade includes three aspects.
The first part uses unearthed jade artifacts or recognized (: handed-down jade artifacts) as standard references to summarize the basic forms and era-specific features of each type of jade, serving as a basis for identification. The second part statistically analyzes the auction performance of each type of jade, examining its transaction rate, value, and chronological distribution. The value and chronological information derived from this analysis can serve as a reference for collectors of that type of jade. The third part conducts a chronological analysis of typical artifacts of each type, examining aspects such as jade quality, (:: coloration and patina), form, patterns, and carving techniques to analyze the era-specific style of each artifact and summarize the key points for identification. By carefully reading this book, jade enthusiasts and collectors can improve their appraisal skills and enhance their ability to distinguish counterfeit ancient jade. The purpose of this book is to help jade enthusiasts and collectors become familiar with the basic features of various types of jade from different eras through the interpretation of unearthed or handed-down standard jade artifacts; quickly understand market trends through the analysis of auctioned jade artifacts; and learn the methods of ancient jade appraisal through the examination of high-quality auctioned artifacts.
To achieve this goal, the author selected over 140 standard artifacts from tens of thousands of unearthed or handed-down jade artifacts and chose over 800 typical artifacts from tens of thousands of auctioned pieces for comparative analysis. To comprehensively reflect the chronological distribution of each type of jade in the auction market, the author also focused on the chronological distribution of the selected typical artifacts, striving to include artifacts from different eras within the same category. This allows for a more accurate depiction of the developmental and evolutionary process of each type of jade, offering a glimpse into the historical context of Chinese jade.