Chinese Ancient Jade Dating and Authenticity: Ancient Jade of Immortals, Gods, and Buddhas (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Zhou Nanquan
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features:
The "Chinese Ancient Jade Dating and Identification" series consists of ten volumes:
1. "Materials, Colors, and Manufacturing of Ancient Jade Objects," "Ancient Jade Tools, Weapons, and Instruments," "Ancient Jade Ritual Objects," "Ancient Jade Ornament Objects," "Ancient Jade Practical Utensils and Unknown Purpose Objects," "Ancient Jade Real Animal Form Objects," "Ancient Jade Mythical Animal Objects," "Ancient Jade Human and Mythical Creature Objects," "Ancient Jade Human, Immortal, and Buddha Objects," and "Ancient Jade Imitation and Fake Ancient Objects."
2. Each volume is not only categorized but also describes the chronological order of various types of objects appearing in different eras.
3. The series is a large-scale, illustrated book that summarizes the author's lifelong research achievements. It includes both research arguments and specific conclusions, making it a widely accessible popular reading material.
4. The (physical objects) in the series' illustrations include both unearthed artifacts from national excavations a century ago and representative inherited items and folk-cultured artifacts selected by the author. The majority are color illustrations, supplemented by rubbings and copies, with some appearing in the form of the main object itself.