Author name: Jianle Liu

Jade carved tiger-shaped sword

This object is cut from openwork-carved jade, the stone the Chinese court valued above every other because it could be worked but never rushed. Jade does n…

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Red and white agate cleverly made into a Pisces and Dragon flower arrangement

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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Agate flower and bird pattern small insert screen

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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Jasper animal ears living ring aromatherapy

This ring is cut from dark green (bian) jade, the stone the Chinese court valued above every other because it could be worked but never rushed. Jade does n…

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“Zigang” citrine plum blossom flower arrangement

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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Jasper dragon ear cup with holder

This cup is cut from dark green (bian) jade, the stone the Chinese court valued above every other because it could be worked but never rushed. Jade does no…

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