Jade carvings have long been favorite collectables of emperors, royal officials and even common people. They were especially loved by the Emperor Qianlong who not only collected ancient jade carvings from across the country but also ordered artisans to make imitations of ancient ones.
Now the general public has a chance to appreciate these collections in the Panjiayuan antique market where the 3rd Chinese civilian jade exhibition is under way.
This exhibition has collected 150 jade pieces from nearly 100 collectors including Jade daggers from Shang Dynasty (About 1600-1100BC), Jade dragons and pendants from the Warring States period (475-221BC), a Jade ribbon board from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and Jade cups from Liao Dynasty (916-1125AD) as well as jade carvings from modern masters.
Jade Bi (a round flat piece of jade with a hole in it) guarded by dragons from the Warring States period (475-221BC)
This semi-transparent ware is made from white jade. The dragon figures are in an “s” shape, with delicate images carved onto their bodies. Between the two dragons is the jade Bi, which is engraved with swirl-figured patterns on both sides, making the jade ware more harmonious.
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