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Color matters: skin tone bias and the myth of a postracial America. Kimberly Jade Norwood. New York. 2014. ISBN 978-1-317-81955-4. OCLC 869281941. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( link) CS1 maint: others ( link) See also: Rouge (cosmetics) Red cosmetic powder applied on the face of a lady, Tang dynasty in a style known as taohuazhuang Ensemble of jade pendants and/or jade strings which were combined with other precious materials (such as silver or gold accessories) were called jinbu ( Chinese: 禁步); the jinbu were a type of yaopei (waist accessories) which were typically worn by women to press down the hemline of their clothing. [3] The jinbu appeared thousands of years ago and were initially only worn by nobles, but with time, it was gradually adopted by all women regardless of their social ranks. [3] The jinbu also used to be an indicator of elegance and etiquette in ancient times: if the behaviour of its wearer is discourteous (i.e. walking too fast), the jinbu would sound loud; and thus, it would remind the wearer to mind his manners and elegance; on the other hand, if its wearer behave appropriately, the jinbu would sound melodic and pleasant. [3] This is also explained in the chapter Yuzao《 玉藻》in the Liji: [24] Russia imported jade from China for a long time, but in the 1860s its own jade deposits were found in Siberia. Today, the main deposits of jade are located in Eastern Siberia, but jade is also extracted in the Polar Urals and in the Krasnoyarsk territory (Kantegirskoye and Kurtushibinskoye deposits). Russian raw jade reserves are estimated at 336 tons. [24] A stone that is beautiful, it has five virtues. There is warmth in its lustre and brilliance; this is its quality of kindness; its soft interior may be viewed from the outside revealing [the goodness] within; this is its quality of rectitude; its tone is tranquil and high and carries far and wide; this is its quality of wisdom; it may be broken but cannot be twisted; this is its quality of bravery; its sharp edges are not intended for violence; this is its quality of purity.

a b The first emperor: China's Terracotta Army. Jane Portal, Hiromi Kinoshita. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press. 2007. ISBN 978-0-674-02697-1. OCLC 123119878. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: others ( link) Main article: Jade use in Mesoamerica Jadeite pectoral from the Mayan Classic period (195mm or 7.7in high) In the Zhou dynasty, when in the form of jade pendants, the earrings could also be used as decorations to be hanged on guan, a form of Chinese headgear; [12] they were especially used on the mianguan of the Emperor where they became known as chong er ( lit.'ear plugs'). [14] When used on headgear, the chong er were a representation of self-discipline and introspection, both of which were important required characteristics in Chinese culture; the purpose of these jade pendants decorations thus reminded its wearer that he should avoid hearing and listening to anything without careful consideration and avoid slander while simultaneously remind the wearer that he should show humility and listen to good suggestions. [12] [14] These jade pendants gradually spread from the Emperor to officials and scholars, to women who would then hang it to their Chinese hairpins. [12] The er dang attached to hairpins were used by empresses, imperial concubines and princesses during the Han dynasty allowing the er dang to hung down beside their two ears. [13] Kong F.A. (2007) The Study of Technology of Chinese Ancient Jade Producing. PhD Thesis, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 332 pp.

Classic Collections of 2017 China Jade Carving & Stone Carving Works Awarded with Tian Gong Prize. Geological Publishing House, Beijing, 400 pp. Main article: Pounamu Māori greenstone double-headed pendant ( pekapeka) from New Zealand Māori hei matau jade pendant

Purple jadeite jade has hues that are primarily due to the presence of manganese (Mn) or iron (Fe) ions as chromophores. In nephrite, purple coloration typically results from the presence of iron or manganese inclusions. How much is purple jade worthSilk belts or silk narrow bands, made of seven silk bands. Could be woven into 2 different ways. [28]

Dragon among clouds, carved jade medallion or button, Qing dynasty, probably late 18th century (reign of Qianlong); in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. (more) Jade is well known for its ornamental use in East Asian, South Asian, and Southeast Asian art. It is commonly used in Latin America, such as Mexico and Guatemala. The use of jade in Mesoamerica for symbolic and ideological ritual was influenced by its rarity and value among pre-Columbian Mesoamerican cultures, such as the Olmecs, the Maya, and other ancient civilizations of the Valley of Mexico. Other materials used in traditional Chinese jewellery making were: gold, shanhu ( lit.' coral'), zhenzhu ( Chinese: 真珠; lit.' pearl'), lüsongshi ( lit.' turquoise'), chensha ( lit.' cinnabar'), niugu ( lit.' ox bone'). [7] :250 Niugu was used as an alternative to a rare material known as xiangya ( lit.' ivory'). [7] :250 Zuanshi ( lit.' diamond'), on the other hand, was typically not used in traditional Chinese jewellery as it considered too bright and vulgar; and thus, it was generally avoided. [7] :250 Bracelets [ edit ] Jade bracelets, Hong Kong, 2009 Moreover, the intricate craftsmanship required to create jade masterpieces adds to the gemstone’s value. Jade’s toughness, while an advantage in terms of durability, presents a unique challenge to carvers, who must possess great skill and patience to create intricate designs and art pieces.

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During Neolithic times, the key known sources of nephrite jade in China for utilitarian and ceremonial jade items were the now-depleted deposits in the Ningshao area in the Yangtze River Delta ( Liangzhu culture 3400–2250 BC) and in an area of the Liaoning province and Inner Mongolia ( Hongshan culture 4700–2200 BC). [4] Dushan Jade (imitation jade) was being mined as early as 6000 BC. In the Yin Ruins of the Shang Dynasty (1600 to 1050 BC) in Anyang, Dushan Jade ornaments were unearthed in the tomb of the Shang kings. As metal-working technologies became available, the beauty of jade made it valuable for ornaments and decorative objects. Technical Research Group of Beijing Jade Factory (1976) Some ideas on jade carving craftsmanship in Shang Dynasty. Archaeology, No. 4, pp. 229–233, 286–287, 290. Yang, Yuxin (9 April 2018). "Unveiling and Activating the "Uncertain Heritage" Of Chinese Knotting". ACCS 2018 Conference Proceedings. Main article: Chinese jade Jade pendant in the shape of a dragon, Western Han Dynasty (202 BC– 9 AD)