Title
Chinese Jade: The Spiritual and Cultural Significance of Jade in China,New
Sold by Ergodebooks, an authorized reseller.
Returns accepted within 30 days | support@ergodebooks.com
Shipping Information
- Free Standard Shipping — United States only
- Processing Time: 1–3 business days
- Estimated Delivery: 3–5 business days after dispatch
- Double-boxed, fully insured & discreetly packaged
- Tracking number sent via email once dispatched
- Orders over $250 require signature upon delivery. Taxes calculated at checkout.
Returns & Refund
Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery.
Damaged or Defective Item
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Wrong Item Received
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Change of Mind
Return shipping at customer's expense · 25% restocking fee applies
Payment Option
A comprehensive exploration of jade and its history in China from Neolithic times to the Qing dynasty.To the Chinese people, jade is a precious stone endowed with magical properties which encapsulated all that mankind aspires to in terms of character, elegance, tranquility, purity, and virtue. The Chinese love jade not merely because of its rarity or its luster but because of a deeper aesthetic value.Chinese Jade: The Spiritual and Cultural Significance of Jade in China presents a comprehensive view of jade and its history in China from Neolithic times to the Qing dynasty. It illustrated pieces of jade that are on display not only in the Palace Museum in Beijing but in the many provincial and other museums across China. It will help the reader to understand what jade means to the Chinese in China; how it is classified and described and where it is found and worked and displayed. It has a value beyond that of a simple catalogue and places jade in its natural, and central, cultural context.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Chinese Jade: The Spiritual and Cultural Significance of Jade in China'? A: The book explores the history and cultural significance of jade in China from Neolithic times to the Qing dynasty, highlighting its magical properties and aesthetic value.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Chinese Jade'? A: The author of the book is Gu, Fang.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover with a jacket.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Chinese Jade'? A: The book contains 160 pages.
- Q: When was 'Chinese Jade' published? A: The book was published on September 20, 2012.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book regarding jade? A: The book covers jade's classification, description, sources, and its cultural context in Chinese history.
- Q: Is 'Chinese Jade' suitable for collectors or scholars? A: Yes, it provides a comprehensive view of jade's significance, making it valuable for both collectors and scholars interested in Chinese culture.
- Q: Are there illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book includes illustrated pieces of jade on display in various museums across China.
- Q: What is the significance of jade to the Chinese people as described in the book? A: Jade is viewed as a precious stone with magical properties that represent character, elegance, tranquility, purity, and virtue in Chinese culture.