jade carvings
Ornate mineral figurines
Jade carvings are decorative or ceremonial objects sculpted from jade, a hard green stone prized in many cultures, especially Chinese.
The craft has ancient origins and produces everything from small figurines to elaborate sculptures: The museum's collection includes jade carvings from the Ming dynasty.
Fine jade carvings are highly valued by collectors.
- ancient ChinaEast Asian historical civilization
- greenstoneMetamorphosed rock, often jade
- burial ritesCeremonies for interring deceased
- lapidaryWorker of precious stones
- intaglioCarving cut below surface
Qing dynasty · longevity · translucency · engraving · Mesoamerica · dragons · polishing · abrasives · smooth finish · phoenixes · Han dynasty · prosperity · good fortune · archaeological finds · talisman · lucky charm · chiseling · hardness
jade carvingsceramic figurines
Small decorative clay sculptures
plaster casts · paper crafts · pottery · terracotta figures · clay pottery