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Chinese Pearl Culture: Freshwater Pearl Traditions
Explore China's ancient pearl culture — the dragon's pearl cosmic symbolism, freshwater pearl traditions of Zhejiang and Jiangsu, Song dynasty cultivation techniques, marine pearl harvesting, pearl medicine and cosmetics, and...
Chinese Pearl Culture: Freshwater Pearl Traditions
Explore China's ancient pearl culture — the dragon's pearl cosmic symbolism, freshwater pearl traditions of Zhejiang and Jiangsu, Song dynasty cultivation techniques, marine pearl harvesting, pearl medicine and cosmetics, and...
Imperial Jade: Emerald Green Jadeite History
Explore the history of imperial jade — the vivid emerald green feicui jadeite that conquered the Qing dynasty court, inspired Empress Dowager Cixi's legendary collection, and became the most valuable...
Imperial Jade: Emerald Green Jadeite History
Explore the history of imperial jade — the vivid emerald green feicui jadeite that conquered the Qing dynasty court, inspired Empress Dowager Cixi's legendary collection, and became the most valuable...
Jadeite Jade in China: Qing Dynasty & Myanmar T...
Discover how jadeite arrived in China from Burma during the Qing dynasty, conquered the imperial court under Emperor Qianlong, and transformed Chinese jade culture — from imperial emerald green feicui...
Jadeite Jade in China: Qing Dynasty & Myanmar T...
Discover how jadeite arrived in China from Burma during the Qing dynasty, conquered the imperial court under Emperor Qianlong, and transformed Chinese jade culture — from imperial emerald green feicui...
Nephrite Jade in China: Hetian & Khotan Traditions
Explore the 5,000-year Hetian nephrite jade tradition — from the Kunlun Mountain geological origins and Khotan river collection to white mutton-fat jade, celadon and spinach varieties, the ancient jade trade...
Nephrite Jade in China: Hetian & Khotan Traditions
Explore the 5,000-year Hetian nephrite jade tradition — from the Kunlun Mountain geological origins and Khotan river collection to white mutton-fat jade, celadon and spinach varieties, the ancient jade trade...
Chinese Turquoise Traditions: Ancient Mining & Use
Explore China's ancient turquoise traditions — from Hubei's 3,000-year mining history and Shang dynasty bronze inlay to turquoise jewelry, Tibetan Buddhist protective amulets, and the modern revival of Chinese turquoise...
Chinese Turquoise Traditions: Ancient Mining & Use
Explore China's ancient turquoise traditions — from Hubei's 3,000-year mining history and Shang dynasty bronze inlay to turquoise jewelry, Tibetan Buddhist protective amulets, and the modern revival of Chinese turquoise...
Chinese Gemstone Trade: Silk Road & Maritime Ro...
Explore how Chinese demand for jade and precious stones drove the creation of the Silk Road and maritime trade routes, connecting China with Central Asia, India, the Middle East, and...
Chinese Gemstone Trade: Silk Road & Maritime Ro...
Explore how Chinese demand for jade and precious stones drove the creation of the Silk Road and maritime trade routes, connecting China with Central Asia, India, the Middle East, and...