Jasper picking picture Shanzi
This mountain-shaped carving is cut from dark green (bian) jade, the stone the Chinese court valued above every other because it could be worked but never…
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Big Jade with Kui Pattern
This bi disc 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 ca…
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White jade spit bowl with Kui dragon pattern
The object 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 restraint at…
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Lady Tongyin Yushan
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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White jade sword head
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…
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jade chisel
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…
Sapphire embossed double chi tobacco bottle
This ewer 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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Traces of Stan White Jade Petal Wash
The washer 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 restraint at…
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Jasper carved cloud and dragon incense tube
This object 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…
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White jade illustration of Bodhidharma crossing the sea
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…
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