Lapis Lazuli Imperial Poetry Shanzi
This mountain-shaped carving is cut from jade, the stone the Chinese court valued above every other because it could be worked but never rushed. Jade does…
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Jade
White Jade Emperor Qianlong’s Royal Orchid Pavilion Book
The object is a study in patience. White jade holds a polish no metal keeps, and the 乾隆 workshop used that slow shine to signal rank and restraint at once.
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Khotan white jade bowl with gold and gemstones
This bowl 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…
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Qianlong Period Script Orchid Pavilion Poetry Double-Sided Jasper Small Insert Screen
The object is a study in patience. Dark green (bian) jade holds a polish no metal keeps, and the 乾隆 workshop used that slow shine to signal rank and restra…
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Illustrated screen with jasper and gold poems and pictures of reeds and wild geese
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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Jasper carved poem from Emperor Qianlong’s poem Immortal Mountain Pavilion Picture Shanzi
The mountain-shaped carving is a study in patience. Dark green (bian) jade holds a polish no metal keeps, and the 乾隆 workshop used that slow shine to signa…
Sapphire bowl with gold inscription and poem
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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Jasper Arhat Picture Shanzi
The mountain-shaped carving is a study in patience. Dark green (bian) jade holds a polish no metal keeps, and the Han workshop used that slow shine to sign…
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White Jade Qianlong’s Visit to Wang Xizhi
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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Golden jade cup
The cup is a study in patience. White jade holds a polish no metal keeps, and the Jin workshop used that slow shine to signal rank and restraint at once.