In many respects, the Shang dynasty can be regarded as the culmination of 2,000 years of the art of jade carving. Shang craftsmen had full command of the artistic and technical language developed in the diverse late Neolithic cultures that had a jade-working tradition.

In the Shang dynasty and particularly at Anyang, the craft of jade carving made a notable advance. Ceremonial weapons and fittings for bronze weapons were carved from jade; ritual jades included the bi, cong, and symbols of rank.

2017年6月29日 · Jade (nephrite) was regarded as the most precious stone in ancient China, and it symbolised purity and moral integrity. Prized for its durability and magical qualities, the stone was laboriously carved and polished into all manner of objects from jewellery to desk ornaments.

In many respects, the Shang dynasty can be regarded as the culmination of 2,000 years of the art of jade carving. Shang craftsmen had full command of the artistic and technical language developed in the diverse late Neolithic cultures that had a jade-working tradition.

Jade continued to be highly prized during the Shang dynasty the earliest Chinese dynasty verified by scholars, ruling from ca. 1600 to 1050 BCE.. Some types of jade objects first created in the Neolithic period (ca. 7000–1700 BCE), such as the bi (bee) and cong (tsong), were still produced for ceremonial purposes. Since bronze was acquiring ...

2023年8月11日 · Jade was one of the most prized media for jewelry and ritual objects. The jade used in Shang-era China was nephrite jade, which has a subtler green color than “imperial green” jadeite.

During the Shang dynasty (1600-1046 BCE), jade artifacts served multiple functions, including ceremonial, ritual, and decorative purposes. Jade objects were intricately carved into various forms, such as pendants, ornaments, ceremonial axes, and ritual vessels.

2024年2月13日 · Excavations of Shang Dynasty tombs have unveiled an array of stunning jade artifacts. These include intricately carved pendants, bracelets, ornaments, and ceremonial objects. The craftsmanship exhibited in these jade artifacts is extraordinary, with meticulous attention to detail and precision.

From 2000 B.C.E. to 581 C.E., i.e. 4000 to over 1400 years ago, came and went six different dynastic periods in Chinese history: the Xia, the Shang, the Zhou, the Qin, the Han, and the Six Dynasties.

2024年6月29日 · Shang Dynasty artifacts, particularly bronze vessels, jade objects, and ceramics, reflect the technical skills and aesthetic values of the era. These relics not only demonstrate craftsmanship but also reveal the complex social and ritualistic practices that defined Shang life.