The Liangzhu (/ ˈ l j ɑː ŋ ˈ dʒ uː /) culture or civilization (3300–2300 BC) was the last Chinese Neolithic jade culture in the Yangtze River Delta. The culture was highly stratified, as jade, silk , ivory and lacquer artifacts were found exclusively in elite burials, while pottery was more commonly found in the burial plots of poorer ...

2019年1月29日 · Liangzhu Culture jade is characterized by extremely fine technique and attention to detail, which lends them a vitality missing from earlier cultures and would not be seen again until the Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BCE).

Following study of the many remarkable remains associated with these Neolithic (or New Stone Age) peoples, including palace foundations, royal tombs, craft workshops, and sophisticated jades, archaeologists date the influential Liangzhu culture from 3300 to 2250 BCE.

2019年7月19日 · Liangzhu is considered one of the two most important Neolithic jade cultures in China, marked by the development of principal jade forms. Cong tubes, bi discs, yue axes and other ornaments were discovered close to the entombed dead, which suggests a …

2024年8月6日 · The Liangzhu civilization, which flourished over 5,000 years ago in the Yangtze River Delta, elevated jade artistry to unparalleled heights. This ancient society’s intricate jade artifacts offer invaluable insights into their craftsmanship, beliefs, and social structures.

Liangzhu Jade Bi. Thousands of jade bi, too large to be worn as jewelry, have been unearthed in elite burial sites associated with the Liangzhu culture.

2019年9月10日 · Featuring 260 items from 17 museums and archaeological institutes in China, it is the first exhibition of Liangzhu jade relics since the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City was named a UNESCO World Heritage site.

2024年10月30日 · The Liangzhu defined jade as a high-value element. Although no written records have been found, large quantities of jade in different places and shapes demonstrated the use of jade for important activities. Jade was carved into disks (bi) or tubes (cong) and incised with multiple styles of markings. Their use of jade influenced future generations.

The Liangzhu 良渚 culture is now known as the most significant center for jade production in ancient China. It is associated with thousands of pieces of jewelry as well as with impressive but mysterious jade ritual objects found in burial sites between waterways in the lower Yangzi 揚子 River valley (now called Changjiang 長江 in China).

2023年11月7日 · Liangzhu jade artifacts are particularly iconic in Chinese history and archeology; many of its most representative shapes like the cong tubes (琮), bi disks (璧), and yue axes (钺) continued to be used as symbols of ritual and power during the early dynasties of Chinese history.