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…
Sapphire carving of five sons ascending to the throne Read More »
This figure 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…
Green carving figures, mountain scenery, Shanzi 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.
Jade double barrel pen insert Read More »
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…
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 animal face furnace with Kui pattern 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…
Carved white jade purse-style sachet Read More »
The bowl 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 o…
Sapphire imperial bowl Read More »
This pendant 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;…
Bai Yuyi Zisun Pei 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 animal face pattern six-way goblet 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 holding a lotus and a big fish in the water seat Read More »
