Author name: Jianle Liu

Jade carved with grain pattern “Changle” jade

The bi disc is a study in patience. Openwork-carved jade holds a polish no metal keeps, and the Imperial workshop used that slow shine to signal rank and r…

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Blue and white jade carved morning glory triple frieze

The object is a study in patience. White 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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White jade flower round 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 Twelve Statues – Dog

This object is cut from green 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 Dragon and Phoenix Zun

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

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Orchid Pavilion preface sapphire screen insert

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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