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Informationen zum Autor Yu Ming completed his postgraduate study at Beijing Normal University. He is deputy director of the Beijing Jade Culture Research Center and director of the Jade Collection Committee of the China Collectors' Association. Yu has spent many years dedicated to the research of jade ware and the dissemination of jade culture. Yu has published numerous books on Chinese jade, has participated in the development of a seven-part documentary on jade and has won awards for his work on cultural relics. Klappentext An introduction to the fascinating world of Chinese jade from ancient to modern times! illustrated throughout with precious cultural artifacts. Zusammenfassung The Chinese people have honoured! revered and cherished jade for over 8!000 years. Utilising a wealth of archaeological evidence and illustrated with precious cultural artifacts! Chinese Jade provides an introduction to the fascinating world of Chinese jade from ancient to modern times. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Unveiling the mystery of jade: overview; 2. The sacred world: the time of jade for gods; 3. Imperial companions: the time of jade for kings; 4. Enter civil society: the time of jade for the people; 5. A colorful world: jade ware in modern times; Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.
