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The Jade Burial Suit of Liu Sheng is a Han dynasty funerary garment excavated from the tomb of Prince Liu Sheng in Hebei province, China. Constructed during the 2nd century BCE, the suit consists of 2,498 jade plaques connected by 1.1 kilograms of gold wire. In ancient Chinese burial practices, jade...
The Jade Mask of Pakal is an ancient Mayan artifact originating from the Palenque royal tombs. Crafted primarily from jade, it was placed over the remains of K'inich Janaab Pakal, a Maya ruler who reigned during the 7th century. The mask’s intricate design and association with a significant Mayan ki...
A meticulously crafted jadeite sculpture depicting a cabbage represents a significant example of Qing Dynasty artistry. Carved from translucent green jadeite, it showcases exceptional skill in manipulating color variations within the stone to create a remarkably realistic form. This piece is housed...
The Mount Lai Gua Sha Facial Lifting Jade is a beautifully crafted tool designed for gentle yet effective facial massage. Made from genuine, ethically sourced jade, its curved shape and ergonomic design comfortably contour to the face, allowing for precise targeting of pressure points. Its ideal for...
This Olmec offering, designated “La Venta Offering 4,” originates from a burial site in Mexico dating to approximately the first millennium BCE. The artifact consists of jadeite figurines and celts meticulously arranged within the deposit. It provides valuable insight into ancient Olmec ritual pract...
Hotan is an oasis city on the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang, China, historically known as Khotan. It was a Buddhist kingdom and an important stop on the southern branch of the Silk Road. The region is particularly associated with nephrite jade gathered from local rivers and trad...
Chalchiuhtlicue is the Aztec goddess of water, rivers, lakes, and oceans, whose name translates to "She of the Jade Skirt." In Aztec mythology, she was the consort of the rain god Tlaloc and presided over the fourth sun, or world age. According to legend, she destroyed the fourth world with a devast...
Liangzhu is a late Neolithic archaeological site near Hangzhou in Zhejiang Province, China, associated with a culture that flourished from approximately 3300 to 2300 BCE. Excavations have uncovered the remains of a walled city, a large earthen dam system, cemeteries, and finely worked jade artifacts...
Nephrite is one of the two mineral materials commonly recognized as jade, the other being jadeite. It is a tough, compact aggregate of amphibole minerals in the tremolite-actinolite series and commonly occurs in shades of green, cream, white, brown, or gray. Its resistance to fracture has made it su...
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