Author name: Jianle Liu

Jasper small chime with golden clouds and dragon pattern – Taiculu

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

Jasper small chime with golden clouds and dragon pattern – Taiculu Read More »

Gold inlaid gemstone lid sapphire peach style box

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…

Gold inlaid gemstone lid sapphire peach style box Read More »

White jade gold-filled flower poem sunflower petal bowl

The bowl is a study in patience. White jade holds a polish no metal keeps, and the Jin workshop used that slow shine to signal rank and restraint at once.

White jade gold-filled flower poem sunflower petal bowl Read More »

Lapis Lazuli Songquan Character Shanzi

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

Lapis Lazuli Songquan Character Shanzi Read More »

White gold and sapphire ring

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…

White gold and sapphire ring Read More »

Lapis Lazuli Shepherd Boy Riding a Bull

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…

Lapis Lazuli Shepherd Boy Riding a Bull Read More »