The belt plaque 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 restrai…
White jade Lingxiao pattern belt plate (set) Read More »
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…
White Jade Lying Sheep Read More »
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.
Groups of jade fish Read More »
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…
Sapphire leaf style penholder Read More »
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…
Sapphire Bamboo Town Paper Read More »
This bi disc 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;…
Sapphire imperial inscribed silkworm pattern jade Read More »
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.
This ewer 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; the…
White jade begonia style tobacco bottle Read More »
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…
Qingyu Shouzi Banana Leaf Chilong Pattern Flower Cup Read More »
This cup 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…
Sapphire carved sunflower cup with branches and leaves Read More »
