The three major periods of jade

According to the evolution of history, the jade can be roughly divided into three periods: high ancient jade, ancient jade and Ming and Qing jade. Each of them has a unique and distinct style, and each has its own front and back, and is closely linked with the historical process.

1. Gao Guyu

Gao Guyu refers to jade articles before the war. The earliest jade as a tool and ornament appeared in the Neolithic Age represented by Hongshan culture and Liangzhu culture. At that time, our ancestors did not have the concept of jade. They just thought that this stone is harder than ordinary stone. It can be used to process other items. In addition, the color of jade is warm, beautiful, and different. It is very beautiful to wear on the body, so people gradually take them out of the stone to make decorations. This is the earliest prototype of jade. As people find that jade is practical and beautiful, it has promoted the rapid development of jade. After entering the slave society, the jade gradually stepped onto the altar, and the ruler used jade to symbolize the power in his hands. It was endowed with a kind of power of God. People used jade to pay homage to the heavens and the earth and communicated with the gods. At that time, the jade articles had a very mysterious color, and they were also rich in royal power. So at that time, the jade was sacred and inviolable. It was high above and once became a tool used by the rulers to shock the Quartet. In these years, Gao Guyu has been sought after by many collectors at home and abroad for its long history, rich cultural connotations and extremely high historical research value.

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2, ancient jade

The ancient jade that is later than Gaogu jade is now considered to be a jade from the Han Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty. During this period, with the development of society, jade materials were extensively mined, and the technology of jadeite was continuously improved. Jade articles are no longer owned by a few people. Wealth. It has gradually moved to a broader level of society. People continue to realize the value of jade, and then jade becomes the best choice for the ornaments and hands in ordinary people. The old saying goes "the gentleman has no reason, the jade does not go to the body". The ancients also believed that the jade had a virtue. To a certain extent, the value of jade also represents the status of the owner, and people are proud of having a beautiful jade.

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3. Ming and Qing jade

The Ming and Qing dynasty jade is the most familiar type of jade, because it is closest to us and has the most works. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, due to the great development of productivity, people lived rich, and more people demanded to improve their quality of life. Therefore, the jade craftsmanship at this time is more exquisite and delicate, the concept is more ingenious, and the materials are also very particular. There are a lot of exquisite workmanship, which makes the development of jade reach a peak, which is why many people now prefer The reason for the jade.

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