Jade sheep head teapot
This ewer 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 carve…
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Jade
Topaz Buddha’s Hand Flower Arrangement
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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White jade Tibetan bowl
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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jade chicken heart pendant
The pendant 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 fisherman
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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Jasper carved pomegranate style sachet
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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Sapphire scroll style ink bed
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…
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Green bowl
The bowl 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.
Crystal Chicken Zun
This zun 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 carver…
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White jade chicken heart pendant with dragon and phoenix pattern
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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