JADE 5000 BC TO 1912 AD (Schiffer Book for Collectors): A Guide for Collectors - Hardcover

VELEANU, MIRCEA

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764319442 ISBN 13: 9780764319440

Publisher: SCHIFFER PUBLISHING LTD, 2004

Synopsis

Prized the world over, jade has been considered a sacred stone with miraculous powers since prehistoric times. In ancient China, jade was regarded as the most important physical substance on earth. This invaluable book traces the chronological use of jade carvings in China, including primitive utilitarian tools, fascinating ceremonial objects, beautiful ornaments, and intricately designed sculptures. Lavishly illustrated with over 900 color photographs, it features a wide diversity of examples and helps today's collector identify different types of jade and their period of carving -- ranging from neolithic times through the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Also discussed in less detail are jade carvings from India, New Zealand, and pre-Columbian civilizations such as the Mayan, Toltec, and Aztec. Tips for determining the age and authenticity of jade carvings are provided, along with current values for all items illustrated. This indispensable reference will appeal to all collectors and admirers of jade and the Oriental arts.

About this title

Synopsis:

In a beautifully illustrated, large print guide to collectible jade carvings through the ages (particularly from Chinese dynasties), a longtime collector/scholar of the Oriental arts presents realistic guidelines to their value. Veleanu overviews jade types, sources, and methods of determining age and authenticity. He includes some 900 color photos

About the Author:

Dr. Mircea Veleanu is a dedicated scholar of the oriental arts who has spent more than thirty-five years collecting, researching, and classifying oriental antiques and antiquities.

About this edition

• Publisher: SCHIFFER PUBLISHING LTD
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0764319442
• ISBN 13: 9780764319440
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1