"Jade has always occupied an important position in Chinese culture, and Chinese people have loved jade since ancient times.
In recent years, antique jade has become a target for collectors with a certain degree of strength, among which, high antique jade is sought after by domestic and foreign collectors because of its age, rich cultural connotation and high historical research value.
Some people even call it "the luxury of Oriental art".
In recent years, antique jade has become a target for collectors with a certain degree of strength, among which, high antique jade is sought after by domestic and foreign collectors because of its age, rich cultural connotation and high historical research value.
Some people even call it "the luxury of Oriental art".
藝術中心館藏（玉璜）
"Western Zhou, out of the Son of Heaven, made the rituals and order of the world"
High-antique jade refers to jade objects from the Han Dynasty and before, which are 2,000 to 8,000 years old.
From the Western Zhou Dynasty until the Han Dynasty, most jade objects were only used by emperors and nobles.
Most of them were made of Hetian Jade, which symbolized majesty and importance.
High-antique jade refers to jade objects from the Han Dynasty and before, which are 2,000 to 8,000 years old.
From the Western Zhou Dynasty until the Han Dynasty, most jade objects were only used by emperors and nobles.
Most of them were made of Hetian Jade, which symbolized majesty and importance.
藝術中心館藏（玉卮）
Historical Value of Gao Gu Jade: Gao Gu Jade has a long history and symbolizes ancient civilization.
It can be seen that the environment in which it is found is of great significance to its historical restoration.
It can be seen that the environment in which it is found is of great significance to its historical restoration.
藝術中心館藏（戰漢 和田玉龍）
Artistic Value of Gao Gu Jade: Gao Gu Jade is mostly official jade, symbolizing the status and position of officials.
Each piece of Gao Gu Jade has a strong artistic character, representing the culture and art of the pre-Han period.
Each piece of Gao Gu Jade has a strong artistic character, representing the culture and art of the pre-Han period.
藝術中心館藏（西周 和田玉敞口杯）
The Collecting Value of High-antique Jade: High-antique Jade has cultural, historical and artistic qualities, and collecting High-antique Jade is collecting wealth!
Every piece of antique jade collection is the target of collection enthusiasts, and is a sought-after luxury item in the jade industry.
Every piece of antique jade collection is the target of collection enthusiasts, and is a sought-after luxury item in the jade industry.
藝術中心館藏（古玉馬上封侯）
Identification of High-grade Jade, Knowing Jade with the Eyes: Most High-grade Jade is made of Hetian Jade, so it is not only difficult but also costly to imitate High-grade Jade with Hetian Jade.
Therefore, it is not difficult to determine the authenticity of a fake jade since most of the common counterfeits are made of Qinghai Jade, Russian Jade or Beijing White Jade.
Therefore, it is not difficult to determine the authenticity of a fake jade since most of the common counterfeits are made of Qinghai Jade, Russian Jade or Beijing White Jade.
藝術中心館藏（玉環）
Look at the old and the new: High-antique jade is one of the oldest types of jade, and most of them are calcified.
The transition of color is more natural and deeper into the texture, which is very difficult to fake.
Look at the encrustation: High-antique jade will have encrustation, and the encrustation in the perforation and knife work of the jade is also very natural and consistent with the encrustation on the surface of the jade, which is all one and the same.
Look at the yin and yang: Nowadays, most of the antique jades are newly unearthed. This kind of unearthed jades will have a yin and yang side, which is affected by the earth's humidity and geothermal heat.
Under the influence of earth's humidity and heat, the calcification, coloring and corrosion on the sunny side of the jade is less than that on the yin side.
Reflections: High-antique jades are handmade, and it is difficult to ensure that they are processed with uniform force, so the processed surface is made up of many small facets.
When facing the light, there will be different reflections.
The transition of color is more natural and deeper into the texture, which is very difficult to fake.
Look at the encrustation: High-antique jade will have encrustation, and the encrustation in the perforation and knife work of the jade is also very natural and consistent with the encrustation on the surface of the jade, which is all one and the same.
Look at the yin and yang: Nowadays, most of the antique jades are newly unearthed. This kind of unearthed jades will have a yin and yang side, which is affected by the earth's humidity and geothermal heat.
Under the influence of earth's humidity and heat, the calcification, coloring and corrosion on the sunny side of the jade is less than that on the yin side.
Reflections: High-antique jades are handmade, and it is difficult to ensure that they are processed with uniform force, so the processed surface is made up of many small facets.
When facing the light, there will be different reflections.
藝術中心館藏（玉斧）
Collecting High-antique Jade depends mainly on temperament
For collectors of antique jade, the first step is to recognize authenticity.
The second step is to be able to collect antique jade. What are the things to be aware of when collecting antique jade?
For collectors of antique jade, the first step is to recognize authenticity.
The second step is to be able to collect antique jade. What are the things to be aware of when collecting antique jade?
Selection Criteria: "Genuine, Fine, Beautiful, and Precious" The first step in collecting antique jade is to make sure that the pieces you choose are genuine.
The first thing to do is to make sure that the pieces you choose are genuine, and then try your best to select pieces that are of good quality, beautifully shaped, and well crafted.
The first thing to do is to make sure that the pieces you choose are genuine, and then try your best to select pieces that are of good quality, beautifully shaped, and well crafted.
藝術中心館藏（玉琮）
Which is more important, material or craftsmanship?
In the case of antique jade, it is difficult to balance material and craftsmanship.
If the choice is between material and craftsmanship, then craftsmanship is more important.
Because of its age, the design of a piece of high antique jade is more unique and has a high artistic value.
藝術中心館藏（玉璧）
High-antique jade is taken from a unique environment: in the current market of high-antique jade collection
There are very high requirements for the skin and color of high antique jade.
Only through the baptism of time can a unique color be formed.
This kind of jade has more quality!
There are very high requirements for the skin and color of high antique jade.
Only through the baptism of time can a unique color be formed.
This kind of jade has more quality!
