Jade
Jade, as a stone, has five virtues. Its glossiness and warmth is like benevolence.
Because inside and outside is the same, so that knowing the outside one knows the
inside, this may be likened to righteousness. Its far-reaching sound (when struck)
may be heard from afar, like wisdom. It is not easily bent, but can be broken, which
may be likened to courage. Jade can be sharpened, but not to the point where it can
injure people; this quality is like self-regulation or restraint.
Xu Shen: Shuo Wen, Eastern Han Dynasty
No stone has held such long standing symbolic importance, been more valued or so
closely associated with a culture than jade. Revered at every level of Chinese society,
it is considered to be the most beautiful of all stones and to this day is regularly used
as a metaphor for virtue, strength and superiority. By tradition, a family was
considered fortunate to bear a son, and were congratulated on acquiring ‘a fine piece
of jade’.
The physical properties and spiritual powers of jade were thought to bring strength
and protection in life and death. Jade ornaments and pendants were seen as a clear
indication of social standing and jade weaponry indicated the power of physical
force. In death, jade burial suits were thought to guard against malign spirits and evil
forces.
The term ‘jade’ is commonly used to refer to nephrite or jadeite, which share the
same physical properties. The luminous translucence and toughness of the material
provided the aesthetic appeal and determined the subsequent form which jade
working would take. Abrasive sands ground against the surface with tools of wood,
bamboo or hemp cords were used to gradually erode the hard stone, like pebbles on
a beach. Flat slices of nephrite were worked in early Neolithic or Shang periods, and
rotating tools were developed in order to cut and decorate the surface. The
remarkable toughness and durability of jade has provided a challenge to sculptors
throughout time, ensuring its survival to this day.
JadeJade, as a stone, has five virtues. Its glossiness and warmth is like benevolence.Because inside and outside is the same, so that knowing the outside one knows theinside, this may be likened to righteousness. Its far-reaching sound (when struck)may be heard from afar, like wisdom. It is not easily bent, but can be broken, whichmay be likened to courage. Jade can be sharpened, but not to the point where it caninjure people; this quality is like self-regulation or restraint.Xu Shen: Shuo Wen, Eastern Han DynastyNo stone has held such long standing symbolic importance, been more valued or soclosely associated with a culture than jade. Revered at every level of Chinese society,it is considered to be the most beautiful of all stones and to this day is regularly usedas a metaphor for virtue, strength and superiority. By tradition, a family wasconsidered fortunate to bear a son, and were congratulated on acquiring ‘a fine pieceof jade’.The physical properties and spiritual powers of jade were thought to bring strengthand protection in life and death. Jade ornaments and pendants were seen as a clearindication of social standing and jade weaponry indicated the power of physicalforce. In death, jade burial suits were thought to guard against malign spirits and evilforces.The term ‘jade’ is commonly used to refer to nephrite or jadeite, which share thesame physical properties. The luminous translucence and toughness of the materialให้สวยงาม และกำหนดแบบฟอร์มตามมาซึ่งหยกทำงานจะใช้ ดินทราย abrasive กับพื้นผิวด้วยเครื่องมือไม้สายป่านหรือไม้ไผ่นั้นก็จะค่อย ๆ กัดกร่อนหินยาก เช่นก้อนกรวดบนเป็นชายหาด ชิ้นแบนของเนไฟรต์ได้ทำงานในช่วงต้นยุคหินใหม่ หรือซาง ระยะ และมีพัฒนาเครื่องมือหมุนเพื่อตัด และตกแต่งพื้นผิว ที่นึ่งที่โดดเด่นและความทนทานของหยกได้แก่ความท้าทายนี้ตลอดเวลา รับประกันความอยู่รอดจนถึงทุกวันนี้
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