This article briefly examines some of the symbols used in jade carved in China, including an introduction to the religions on which much of this symbolism is based. By mastering these basic symbols ...

The Chinese nephrite samples in this study were recovered in ... jades from different provenances and the application in non-destructive study of ancient jade artifacts. The Journal of Light ...

Assassin’s Creed Jade takes us to one of the most anticipated settings for an AC game: Ancient China. More specifically, in 215 B.C., during the time of the first unified empire of the Quin ...

In the sandy dirt of Inner Mongolia sat a circular tomb from a long-gone culture. For 5,000 years, the tomb hid a large stone dragon — but not anymore. Archaeologists spent four months ...

The astonishing Chinese collections in the Palace museums ... "This stand is made of ancient jade, but the jade bowl that once went with it is long gone. As one cannot show a stand without a ...

The Jade Emperor holds a race for the animals to decide the order of the Zodiac. Many years ago, the Jade Emperor of China held a race across a great river to decide the order of the years of the ...

[Photo by Jiang Dong/China Daily] Jade, a gem carrying ancient lore, whispers tales of emerald dreams that reflect how our ancestors saw the world. Its verdant hues also mark a dawn of ...

Of emperors and dynasties - see how ancient jade and gold, dragons and cranes are used in eye-catching, new ways The history ...

The Chinese zodiac legend recounts how the rat, betraying the cat, won the Jade Emperors race, securing the first year. The ...

The event displays 221 antiques, coming from many cultures of China, Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, Laos…, of which ancient jade is mainly from China. About 80% of the artifacts were first introduced in ...

Waves splish-splash and wash jade and other colorful, round stones ashore, where they are scattered for the taking of anyone who so desires. While ancient cultures like the Maya and Olmec used ...