Chinese jade | Ancient Art, Jewelry & Carvings | Britannica
WEBChinese jade, any of the carved-jade objects produced in China from the Neolithic Period (c. 3000–2000 bce) onward. The Chinese have historically regarded carved-jade objects as intrinsically valuable, and they metaphorically equated jade with purity and indestructibility.
Chinese jade - Wikipedia
WEBChinese jade refers to the jade mined or carved in China from the Neolithic onward. It is the primary hardstone of Chinese sculpture . Although deep and bright green jadeite is better known in Europe, for most of China's history, jade has come in a variety of colors and white "mutton-fat" nephrite was the most highly praised and prized.
The Evolution of Chinese Jade Carving Craftsmanship | Gems
WEBMar 1, 1986 · Explores the art form of jade carving in China across five periods from the late Neolithic Age to the present day.
Ancient Chinese Jades – Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art
WEBAll of the true jades found at ancient Chinese sites are made of fine-grained nephrite. In its purest state nephrite lacks color; impurities create the variations of yellow, green, brown, and black.
Chinese jade: an introduction - Smarthistory
WEBJade has always been the material most highly prized by the Chinese, above silver and gold. From ancient times, this extremely tough translucent stone has been worked into ornaments, ceremonial weapons and ritual objects.
Jade in Ancient China - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJun 29, 2017 · Jade (nephrite) was regarded as the most precious stone in ancient China, and it symbolised purity and moral integrity. Prized for its durability and magical qualities, the stone was laboriously carved and polished into all manner of objects from jewellery to desk ornaments.
Chinese jade - British Museum
WEBIn China, jade has been a material of the highest value since ancient times, prized for its beauty and magical properties. The objects on display in this exquisite gallery show the history of the exotic stone.
Collecting guide: Chinese jade | Christie's
WEBSep 2, 2024 · Chinese artists have a certain aesthetic taste, and this is seen in diverse mediums such as porcelain and pottery, cloisonné and lacquer. Once you have accustomed your eye to the proportions and silhouettes of Chinese forms, this will inform your entire collecting experience.
Afterlife: Ancient Chinese Jades - National Museum of Asian Art
WEBWith the advent of archaeology came a better appreciation of the evolution of ancient Chinese mortuary culture and China’s art history. Today we know these jades represent the earliest epochs of Chinese civilization, the late Neolithic and early Bronze Age.
Chinese Jade – China Online Museum
WEBJun 18, 2015 · The Chinese have historically regarded carved-jade objects as intrinsically valuable, and they metaphorically equated jade with purity and indestructibility. From ancient times, this extremely tough translucent stone has been worked into ornaments, ceremonial weapons and ritual objects.
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