Jade Carvings in the National Palace Museum (Taipei)

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Steve

The aesthetic of jade is greatly appreciated by all Chinese. The stone is hard, yet glistens as if wet with water.

Jade Bi-Zun Vessels (Mid-Qing Dynasty)
Jade Bi-Zun Vessels (Mid-Qing Dynasty)
SOURCE: Jade Bi-Zun Vessels (Mid-Qing Dynasty) (National Palace Museum, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 April 2019.
Jade Ewer (Mid-to-Late Ming Dynasty)
Jade Ewer (Mid-to-Late Ming Dynasty)
SOURCE: Jade Ewer (Mid-to-Late Ming Dynasty) (National Palace Museum, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 April 2019.
Jade Gong Vessel (Late Ming to Early Qing Dynasties)
Jade Gong Vessel (Late Ming to Early Qing Dynasties)
SOURCE: Jade Gong Vessel (Late Ming to Early Qing Dynasties) (National Palace Museum, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 April 2019.
Jade Miniature Mountain of the Orchid Pavilion Gathering (Qing Dynasty)
Jade Miniature Mountain of the Orchid Pavilion Gathering (Qing Dynasty)
SOURCE: Jade Miniature Mountain of the Orchid Pavilion Gathering (Qing Dynasty) (National Palace Museum, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 April 2019.

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