Huang Yuqin style paperweight
The object is a study in patience. Yellow jade holds a polish no metal keeps, and the Imperial workshop used that slow shine to signal rank and restraint a…
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Jade
Jade dragon chi pattern wash
This washer 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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Jasper stove bottle box three types
This vase 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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Jasper Tower Furnace
The object is a study in patience. Dark green (bian) jade holds a polish no metal keeps, and the Imperial workshop used that slow shine to signal rank and…
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White jade phoenix pattern
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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Qingyu Zhijiao Mountain Shanzi
This mountain-shaped carving is cut from green jade, the stone the Chinese court valued above every other because it could be worked but never rushed. Jade…
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White jade dragon ring pendant
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;…
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Sapphire bowl with Kui pattern
This bowl 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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Blue and white Yuzioka style square box with branches and floral 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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White jade carved chenpei
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;…
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