emerald 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…
Jade
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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Sapphire Chicken 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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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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Sapphire whole lotus lotus leaf wash
The washer 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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Cui Taiping has an elephant chime
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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Jade carving of two lions
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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