Author name: Jianle Liu

Jade drinking plate with barbarian pattern

The belt plaque is a study in patience. Jade holds a polish no metal keeps, and the Imperial workshop used that slow shine to signal rank and restraint at…

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Jade dragon with phoenix pattern

The object is a study in patience. Jade holds a polish no metal keeps, and the Imperial workshop used that slow shine to signal rank and restraint at once.

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White jade carved double tiger ring pendant

This pendant is cut from white jade, the stone the Chinese court valued above every other because it could be worked but never rushed. Jade does not bend;…

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Jade Eight Immortals Pattern Holding Pot

The ewer is a study in patience. Jade holds a polish no metal keeps, and the Imperial workshop used that slow shine to signal rank and restraint at once.

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White jade lotus style double layer box

This object is cut from white jade, the stone the Chinese court valued above every other because it could be worked but never rushed. Jade does not bend; t…

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Sapphire Sanyang Banana Leaf Double Hole Pen Holder

The object is a study in patience. Green jade holds a polish no metal keeps, and the Imperial workshop used that slow shine to signal rank and restraint at…

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Jade lotus heron pattern hat top

This object is cut from jade, the stone the Chinese court valued above every other because it could be worked but never rushed. Jade does not bend; the car…

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Jasper Dragon and Phoenix Vase

The vase is a study in patience. Dark green (bian) jade holds a polish no metal keeps, and the Imperial workshop used that slow shine to signal rank and re…

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