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TitleLarge disk with inscription around edge

Creator nameUnknown

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 350–250 BC

Creation date (description)Late Eastern Zhou period, inscription dated 1766

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale whitish grayish-green nephrite with darker green and brown streaks

DimensionsD 20.6 (outside)–7.4 (hole) × 0.6 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204612

Accession number1943.50.649

SubjectsJade art objects--China--HistoryJadeJade carving

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7. Agents for Immortality: Jade in Early Imperial China (c. 300–1 BCE)

Jenny F. So

Early Chinese Jades in the Harvard Art Museums

The third century BCE saw centuries of conflict and unrest coming to a head as the two largest contending polities—Qin in the west and Chu in the south—began closing in on the Zhou domain in Luoyang, and on each other. At the same time, competing schools of thought emerged, each proposing...

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Jenny F. So

PublisherHarvard Art Museums

Related print edition pages: pp.263-298

https://doi.org/10.37862/aaeportal.00041.011

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Chapter subject tags:Jade art objects--China--HistoryJade carvingFuneral rites and ceremonies--China--History

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Large disk with inscription around edge

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 250–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSemi-translucent dark gray-green nephrite with large areas altered to honey-yellow; 18th-century zitan

Large disk with inscription around edge

Jade tablet showing horizontal discolored line at base

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 2000–1000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

LocationShandong Institute of Archaeology, Jinan, China

Jade tablet showing horizontal...

Jade tablet showing horizontal discolored line at base

Archaistic vessel in shape of bronze gong

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1700–1800

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsH 19.3 × W 21.8 × D 8.8 cm.

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205396

Accession number1942.185.128.A–B.

Archaistic vessel in shape of bronze...

Archaistic vessel in shape of bronze gong

Jar-shaped pendant component

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date350–250 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSemi-translucent yellowish-

Jar-shaped pendant component

Group of 4 triangular bird pendants

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1000–800 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsLargest: L 3.3 × W 2.4 × 0.2 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204881

Accession number1943.50.180

Group of 4 triangular bird pendants

Matching set of jade cong-bi from sacrificial pit, Fufeng, Shaanxi province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1000–700 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsW 8 × H 6.7 cm (cong).

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Matching set of jade cong-bi from...

Matching set of jade cong-bi from sacrificial pit, Fufeng, Shaanxi province

Bird with snakes in beak and claws

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 500–450 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent light brownish-yellow nephrite

DimensionsL 5 × W 2.6 × 0.4 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204967?q=1943.50.242

Accession number1943.50.242

Bird with snakes in beak and claws

Squared cylinder (cong) with human-face motifs on 5.5 registers, detail

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 2500–2200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsOpaque mottled dark gray-black nephrite

DimensionsH 16.6 × W 8 × 8 cm thick; diameter (opening): 5–5.3 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204528

Accession number1943.50.510

Squared cylinder (cong) with human-face...

Squared cylinder (cong) with human-face motifs on 5.5 registers, detail

Jade standing horse, Tianma-Qucun M63, Shanxi province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 800–770 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsL 7.7 × H 5 cm.

Jade standing horse, Tianma-Qucun M63,...

Jade standing horse, Tianma-Qucun M63, Shanxi province

Fish pendant, Yellow River basin

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 2000–1700 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent, deep celadon-green nephrite

DimensionsD 9.5 (outer)–

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Fish pendant, Yellow River basin

Description: X-radiograph of mirror showing cast-in decoration and repaired cracks in bronze...

X-radiograph of mirror showing cast-in decoration and repaired cracks in bronze below the glass and jade

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 300–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade) and gold

DimensionsL 16 cm.

Accession numberLuoyang Xigong M3943

X-radiograph of mirror showing cast-in...

X-radiograph of mirror showing cast-in decoration and repaired cracks in bronze below the glass and jade

Component for pendant assemblage: two arc-pendant

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 830–770 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSemi-translucent light and darker green nephrite

DimensionsTop: L 14.1 (chord) × W 4 × 0.4 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204631?q=1943.50.601.A%E2%80%93B

Accession number1943.50.601.A–B

Component for pendant assemblage: two...

Component for pendant assemblage: two arc-pendant

Forked blade (zhang)

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 2500–1900 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsOpaque black actinolite showing faint dark greenish-black in thin areas

DimensionsL 38 × W 10.4 × 0.08–0.8 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204924

Accession number1943.50.59

Forked blade (zhang)

Description: Two oval earcups with incised geometric designs and openwork crescent-shaped handles...

Two oval earcups with incised geometric designs and openwork crescent-shaped handles (undersides)

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 200–100 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale green nephrite, partly altered, with dark brown and gray-black patches

DimensionsL 13.5 × W 9.6–9.8 × 0.3 (rim) cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204876

Accession number1943.50.634.A–B

Two oval earcups with incised geometric...

Two oval earcups with incised geometric designs and openwork crescent-shaped handles (undersides)

Jade bi-disk, southeast Neolithic

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 4000–2000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSlightly translucent, mottled dark green actinolite

DimensionsD 17.9 ×

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Jade bi-disk, southeast Neolithic

Belt hook (1943.52.60); middle jade surrounded by modern fill

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 400–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsGold with nephrite and glass inlays and a silver knob

DimensionsH. 14.6 x W. 3.3 x D. 3.5 cm (5 3/4 x 1 5/16 x 1 3/8 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Belt hook (1943.52.60); middle jade...

Belt hook (1943.52.60); middle jade surrounded by modern fill

Acrobats

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 350–300 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsPale gray-green nephrite

DimensionsH 4.6 × W (max.) 1.9 × 0.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204809

Accession number1943.50.319

Acrobats

Cylindrical cup with ring handle and three short feet (zhi)

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1600–1800

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent greenish-white nephrite with dark brownish patches

DimensionsH 10.1 × D 6.7 × 0.3–0.35 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204534

Accession number1943.50.633

Cylindrical cup with ring handle and...

Cylindrical cup with ring handle and three short feet (zhi)

Funerary shroud with turquoise dragon, Erlitou palace compound (VM3)

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1700–1500 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

Materialsturqouise

DimensionsL (approx.) 0.7 m.

Funerary shroud with turquoise dragon,...

Funerary shroud with turquoise dragon, Erlitou palace compound (VM3)

Stone staff finial (damaged)

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 6000–5000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsH 7.6 cm.

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Stone staff finial (damaged)

Remnants of hexagonal grid lines on an ornate disk

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator rolePhotographer

Creation datec. 400–200 BC

Object typePhotograph

MaterialsPale celadon-colored, translucent nephrite (jade) with light and dark brown markings

DimensionsDiam. 11.4 x Thickness 0.6 cm (4 1/2 x 1/4 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Remnants of hexagonal grid lines on an...

Remnants of hexagonal grid lines on an ornate disk

Pattern of curls on huang segment

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 400–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

Dimensions14 x 4.3 x 0.5 cm (5 1/2 x 1 11/16 x 3/16 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Pattern of curls on huang segment

Images of horse head with visible light

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date206 BC–220 AD

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSea-green nephrite with traces of pigment on the surface

Dimensions6.3 x 13 x 5.1 cm (2 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 2 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Images of horse head with visible light

Jade headdress ornament (?)

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 4000–2000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsCeladon-green nephrite with light brown markings

DimensionsH 11.3 ×

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Jade headdress ornament (?)

Pendant ornament: silkworm with leg

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1050–800 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale yellowish-green nephrite

DimensionsL 5.2 × H 1 × 0.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204883

Accession number1943.50.194

Pendant ornament: silkworm with leg

Back of belt hook (1943.52.61) in normal light

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 400–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsGold with light gray nephrite and dark glass (?) inlays

Dimensions22.2 x 5.4 x 6 cm (8 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 2 3/8 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Back of belt hook (1943.52.61) in normal...

Back of belt hook (1943.52.61) in normal light

Description: Jade workers at their stations in a modern workshop in Suzhou, Jiangsu province,...

Jade workers at their stations in a modern workshop in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, June 2017

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator rolePhotographer

Creation date2017

Object typePhotograph

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

Jade workers at their stations in a...

Jade workers at their stations in a modern workshop in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, June 2017

Standing figure with hands meeting at the abdomen (finial)

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1300–1200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsOpaque altered bone-colored nephrite

DimensionsH 11 × W 3.1 × 2 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204485

Accession number1943.50.315

Standing figure with hands meeting at...

Standing figure with hands meeting at the abdomen (finial)

Earthenware beaker with large bird-shaped handles

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 900–800 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsEarthenware

DimensionsH 14.9 × D 12.4 cm.

LocationSeattle Art Museum, Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection.

http://art.seattleartmuseum.org/objects/3003/black-pottery-cup-with-wing-handles

Accession number53.71

Earthenware beaker with large...

Earthenware beaker with large bird-shaped handles

Oval plaque

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 500–400 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsAmber-colored nephrite with dark tortoiseshell-like discolored patches

DimensionsL 7.1 × W 4.7 × 0.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205271

Accession number1943.50.170

Oval plaque

Drawing illustrating Z-twist on fluted ring

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleIllustrator

Creation datec. 500–400 BC

Object typeIllustration

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsDiam. 7.5 x Thickness 0.5 cm (2 15/16 x 3/16 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Drawing illustrating Z-twist on fluted...

Drawing illustrating Z-twist on fluted ring

Arm or wrist ornament with notched and serrated profiles

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 2500–1900 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSemi-translucent pale greenish-white tremolite nephrite with whitish clouds and slice mark

DimensionsD 13.5–7.2 × 0.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204573

Accession number1943.50.530

Arm or wrist ornament with notched and...

Arm or wrist ornament with notched and serrated profiles

Wrist or arm ornament with wide flange

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1300–1200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsOpaque ivory-white nephrite

DimensionsD 16.1 (outer) to 5.8 (inner) × H 0.6 (collar) × 0.4 (flange) cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204574

Accession number1943.50.536

Wrist or arm ornament with wide flange

Wide arc with raised comma motifs

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 400–300 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale yellowish-green nephrite

DimensionsL 14 (chord) × W 4.3 × 0.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204392

Accession number1943.50.604

Wide arc with raised comma motifs

Hare (amulet?)

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 800–700 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent even gray-green nephrite

DimensionsL 3 × H 1.9 × 0.6 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204481

Accession number1943.50.305

Hare (amulet?)

Component for pendant assemblages: trapezoidal spacer plaque

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 830–770 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSemi-translucent pale green amazonite with white cloudy patches

DimensionsH 7.1 × W 6.9 × 1 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205230

Accession number1943.50.131

Component for pendant assemblages:...

Component for pendant assemblages: trapezoidal spacer plaque

Description: Two oval earcups with incised geometric designs and openwork crescent-shaped...

Two oval earcups with incised geometric designs and openwork crescent-shaped handles

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 200–100 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale green nephrite, partly altered, with dark brown and gray-black patches

DimensionsL 13.5 × W 9.6–9.8 × 0.3 (rim) cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204876

Accession number1943.50.634.A–B

Two oval earcups with incised geometric...

Two oval earcups with incised geometric designs and openwork crescent-shaped handles

Cicada

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 150–1 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsPale greenish-white lead-barium glass

DimensionsL 5.6 × W 3.2 × 0.8 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204761

Accession number1943.50.271

Cicada

Detail of textile pseudomorph over jade on underside of belt hook

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 400–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsGold with translucent, light gray nephrite and glass inlays

DimensionsL. 15.4 x W. 4.1 x D. 3.2 cm (6 1/16 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/4 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Detail of textile pseudomorph over jade...

Detail of textile pseudomorph over jade on underside of belt hook

Wild hare

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1200–1000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsDark olive-green nephrite with large altered opaque patches

DimensionsW (max.) 8.5 cm.

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204480

Accession number1943.50.302

Wild hare

Archer’s thumb ring with bird-shaped hook

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date250–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale yellowish-white nephrite

Dimensions4.8 × 3.1 × 0.6 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205564

Accession number1941.231

Archer’s thumb ring with...

Archer’s thumb ring with bird-shaped hook

Rectangular plaque with dragon head and bird tail

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 500–400 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent grayish-brown nephrite with darker brown markings at bottom

DimensionsL 15 × W 5.5 × 0.7 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205061

Accession number1943.50.447

Rectangular plaque with dragon head and...

Rectangular plaque with dragon head and bird tail

Description: Silver, gold, and bronze medals, with jade insets, from the 2008 Summer Olympics in...

Silver, gold, and bronze medals, with jade insets, from the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleJeweler

Creation date2012

Object typeCoin/Metal

MaterialsSilver, gold, bronze, and nephrite (jade)

Silver, gold, and bronze medals, with...

Silver, gold, and bronze medals, with jade insets, from the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing

Disk with fine curls in grid arrangement

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date350–300 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsOpaque ivory-colored nephrite

DimensionsD 9.3 × 0.5 cm thick.

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204555

Accession number1943.50.566

Disk with fine curls in grid arrangement

Color-enhanced image showing the square grid on a glass bi-disk

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator rolePhotographer

Creation datec. 300–1 BC

Object typePhotograph

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsDiam. 11.9 × Thickness 0.7 cm (4 11/16 × 1/4 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Color-enhanced image showing the square...

Color-enhanced image showing the square grid on a glass bi-disk

Slender jade figural finial

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1050–1000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsCreamy-white nephrite

DimensionsL 8.2 × D 1 cm.

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204795

Accession number1943.50.320

Slender jade figural finial

Trapezoidal knife with three holes

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date2500–1800 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsOpaque light and dark gray tremolite with black worm-like and nodule-like inclusions

DimensionsL 59.5 × W 10.4 × 0.8–0.9 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205200

Accession number1943.50.32

Trapezoidal knife with three holes

Narrow ring with spiral fluting

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 400–300 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale greenish-white nephrite

DimensionsD 7.5 × W 1.1 × 0.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204665

Accession number1943.50.612

Narrow ring with spiral fluting

Jade floral hair-knot ornament

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1000–1200

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsW 8.9 × H 7.3 cm.

LocationCapital Museum, Beijing.

Jade floral hair-knot ornament

Faceted jade/stone disk-axe

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1700–1500 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

LocationCissy

Faceted jade/stone disk-axe

Description: Broken jade dragon pendant repurposed with gold hook, Nanyue Wang burial, Guangzhou,...

Broken jade dragon pendant repurposed with gold hook, Nanyue Wang burial, Guangzhou, Guangdong province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 400–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsL 11.5 cm.

Broken jade dragon pendant repurposed...

Broken jade dragon pendant repurposed with gold hook, Nanyue Wang burial, Guangzhou, Guangdong province

Vertical long-tailed feline pendant

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 300–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent yellowish nephrite with ivory and brown altered patches

DimensionsH 8.6 × W 2.5 × 0.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204993

Accession number1943.50.233

Vertical long-tailed feline pendant

Bird ornament with three-pronged crest

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1100–1000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale olive-green nephrite

DimensionsH 5.1 × W 4.7 × 0.2 cm thick.

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204916

Accession number1943.50.214

Bird ornament with three-pronged crest

Oval earcup with crescent-shaped handles

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 200 BC–AD 500

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsOpaque ivory to buff-colored nephrite with darker gray specks

DimensionsL 14 × W 10.3 × H 3.8 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/203942

Accession number1950.83.106

Oval earcup with crescent-shaped handles

Jadeite incense burner

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1700–1800

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsH 16.5 × W 18.5 ×

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Jadeite incense burner

Description: Four sets of jade fittings for iron swords, Nanyue Wang burial, Guangzhou, Guangdong...

Four sets of jade fittings for iron swords, Nanyue Wang burial, Guangzhou, Guangdong province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 130–100 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

Four sets of jade fittings for iron...

Four sets of jade fittings for iron swords, Nanyue Wang burial, Guangzhou, Guangdong province

Description: Drawing of linked chain ornament, Zeng Hou Yi burial, Suizhou Leigudun, Hubei...

Drawing of linked chain ornament, Zeng Hou Yi burial, Suizhou Leigudun, Hubei province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator roleIllustrator

Creation datec. 500–400 BC

Object typeIllustration

DimensionsL (approx.) 48 cm.

Drawing of linked chain ornament, Zeng...

Drawing of linked chain ornament, Zeng Hou Yi burial, Suizhou Leigudun, Hubei province

Detail of part of rubbing of inscription around edge of large disk

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 350–250 BC

Object typeOther

MaterialsTranslucent pale whitish grayish-green nephrite with darker green and brown streaks

DimensionsD 20.6 (outside)–7.4 (hole) × 0.6 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204612

Accession number1943.50.649

Detail of part of rubbing of inscription...

Detail of part of rubbing of inscription around edge of large disk

Squarish plaque with dragon head and curled extensions

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 450–350 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSemi-translucent ivory and gray-green nephrite

DimensionsL 11.1 × H 6.6 × 0.4 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204683

Accession number1943.50.440

Squarish plaque with dragon head and...

Squarish plaque with dragon head and curled extensions

Textile imprint on a blade, detail

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator rolePhotographer

Creation datec. 1200–1000 BC

Object typePhotograph

MaterialsOpaque gray nephrite with tan colored surface alteration, traces of cinnabar, and dark brown accretions that preserve textile impressions

Dimensions26.2 x 8.2 x 0.8 cm (10 5/16 x 3 1/4 x 5/16 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Textile imprint on a blade, detail

Description: Jade columnar eagleshaped finial or hair ornament, Shijiahe communities, middle...

Jade columnar eagleshaped finial or hair ornament, Shijiahe communities, middle Yangzi valley

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 2300–1700 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsLight green nephrite with tan spots, turning dark brown at the lower end

DimensionsH 7.9 × 1.3 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Jade columnar eagleshaped finial or hair...

Jade columnar eagleshaped finial or hair ornament, Shijiahe communities, middle Yangzi valley

A pair of large feline plaques

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 250–150 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent tortoiseshell-like, brownish-yellow nephrite

DimensionsL 19.1 × W 8.5–8.8 × 0.4–0.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204746

Accession number1943.50.469.A–B

A pair of large feline plaques

Scabbard slide

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 200–100 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale greenish-white nephrite with opaque ivory-colored patches

DimensionsL 6.2 × W 3.2 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/203226

Accession number1943.50.398

Scabbard slide

Narrow ring with molded mask and overlapping patterns

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 500–400 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTortoiseshell-like brownish-yellow nephrite

DimensionsOuter diameter: 14.2 cm; inner diameter: 11.6 cm; thickness: 0.3 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204854

Accession number1943.50.539

Narrow ring with molded mask and...

Narrow ring with molded mask and overlapping patterns

Crested bird

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1250 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsJade, nephrite

LocationNorton Museum of

Crested bird

Description: Diagram showing original versus cut edges of gold adjacent to jade on belt hook...

Diagram showing original versus cut edges of gold adjacent to jade on belt hook (1943.52.61)

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 400–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsGold with light gray nephrite and dark glass (?) inlays

Dimensions22.2 x 5.4 x 6 cm (8 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 2 3/8 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Diagram showing original versus cut...

Diagram showing original versus cut edges of gold adjacent to jade on belt hook (1943.52.61)

Triangular feline plaque

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 300–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale yellowish-white nephrite

DimensionsL 11.8–12 × W 6.5–7.7 × 0.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205058

Accession number1943.50.442.A–B

Triangular feline plaque

Trapezoidal knife with three holes

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date2500–1800 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsDark amber-brown actinolite with black inclusions and long strip of black lamination at top

DimensionsL 44.6 × W 8 × 0.1–0.2 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204884

Accession number1943.50.47

Trapezoidal knife with three holes

Jade ornamental combtop

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 3000–2000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsLight green translucent nephrite with cream and russet spots

Dimensions4.9 ×

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Jade ornamental combtop

Original edges of gold adjacent to jade on belt hook (1943.52.61)

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 400–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsGold with light gray nephrite and dark glass (?) inlays

Dimensions22.2 x 5.4 x 6 cm (8 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 2 3/8 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Original edges of gold adjacent to jade...

Original edges of gold adjacent to jade on belt hook (1943.52.61)

Description: Drawing of lacquered wooden figure with painted pendants, Xinyang Changtaiguan M2,...

Drawing of lacquered wooden figure with painted pendants, Xinyang Changtaiguan M2, Henan province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator roleIllustrator

Creation datec. 400–300 BC

Object typeIllustration

MaterialsWood

DimensionsH 6.2–6.4 cm.

Drawing of lacquered wooden figure with...

Drawing of lacquered wooden figure with painted pendants, Xinyang Changtaiguan M2, Henan province

Gold over jade inset on belt hook

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 400–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsGold with translucent, light gray nephrite and glass inlays

DimensionsL. 15.4 x W. 4.1 x D. 3.2 cm (6 1/16 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/4 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Gold over jade inset on belt hook

Belt hook

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 300–150 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

Materials13 sections of light green, bluish- and brownish-gray, light brown nephrite with iron core,

Belt hook

Description: Detail of half-register at top: Squared cylinder (cong) with human-face motifs on...

Detail of half-register at top: Squared cylinder (cong) with human-face motifs on 5.5 registers, Yangzi delta–Lake Tai region, Liangzhu context

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 2500–2200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsOpaque mottled dark gray-black nephrite

DimensionsH 16.6 × W 8 × 8 cm thick; diameter (opening): 5–5.3 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204528

Accession number1943.50.510

Detail of half-register at top: Squared...

Detail of half-register at top: Squared cylinder (cong) with human-face motifs on 5.5 registers, Yangzi delta–Lake Tai region, Liangzhu context

Description: Junction of outer jade ring and glass ring showing the sharp boundary where the...

Junction of outer jade ring and glass ring showing the sharp boundary where the inner side of the jade ring was cut and ground flat to fit against the blue glass ring

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date475–221 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsBronze with overlays of pale greenish white nephrite and of blue-and-white glass

Dimensions12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Junction of outer jade ring and glass...

Junction of outer jade ring and glass ring showing the sharp boundary where the inner side of the jade ring was cut and ground flat to fit against the blue glass ring

Barrel-shaped bead with raised curls

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 400–300 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsGrayish-greenish nephrite

DimensionsL 6.1 × W (max.) 1.6 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205267

Accession number1943.50.147

Barrel-shaped bead with raised curls

Multiple lines from abrasion create the curved details on 1943.50.135

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1050–771 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsH. 7.5 x W. 2.9 x Thickness 0.2 cm (2 15/16 x 1 1/8 x 1/16 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Multiple lines from abrasion create the...

Multiple lines from abrasion create the curved details on 1943.50.135

Cylindrical bracelet

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1500–1200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSemi-translucent light yellowish-green nephrite with large areas altered to opaque white

DimensionsD 7 (outer) to 5.91–5.99 (inner) × W 2.9–3.8 × 0.6 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205280

Accession number1943.50.148

Cylindrical bracelet

Mechanical join on chain, detail

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 500–400 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

DimensionsL (approx.) 48 cm.

Mechanical join on chain, detail

Drawing of half of miniature lacquered wooden screen, Jiangling Wangshan (M2)

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator roleIllustrator

Creation date400–350 BC

Object typeIllustration

MaterialsWood

DimensionsW (complete) 51 × H 15 cm.

Drawing of half of miniature lacquered...

Drawing of half of miniature lacquered wooden screen, Jiangling Wangshan (M2)

Description: Jade disk showing unfinished design at the edge, Yangzhou Hanjiang, Jiangsu...

Jade disk showing unfinished design at the edge, Yangzhou Hanjiang, Jiangsu province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 100–1 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsD 16.3 cm.

Jade disk showing unfinished design at...

Jade disk showing unfinished design at the edge, Yangzhou Hanjiang, Jiangsu province

U-shaped arc with dragon heads

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 400–300 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent greenish-white nephrite with dark brown streak at bottom

DimensionsW 13.1 × H 4.8 × 0.4 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections?q=1943.50.470

Accession number1943.50.470

U-shaped arc with dragon heads

Jade Collared Disk

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 2000–1700 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsGreenish black stone with light gray streaks on one side

Dimensions0.3 x 1.3 x 9.6 cm (1/8 x 1/2 x 3 3/4 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Jade Collared Disk

Rectangular axe-blade with serrated edges, Yellow River basin

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 2000–1000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsMottled

Rectangular axe-blade with serrated...

Rectangular axe-blade with serrated edges, Yellow River basin

Hexagonal grid and mounds showing pattern of overlapping lines on a bi-disk

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator rolePhotographer

Creation date206 BC–9 AD

Object typePhotograph

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

Dimensions0.3 x 14 cm (1/8 x 5 1/2 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204833

Accession number1943.50.550

Hexagonal grid and mounds showing...

Hexagonal grid and mounds showing pattern of overlapping lines on a bi-disk

Small ge-blade with serrated shoulder, Yellow River basin

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsOpaque grayish-ivory nephrite

DimensionsL 21.2 × W 6.2 × 0.3 cm thick.

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205286

Accession number1943.50.67

Small ge-blade with serrated shoulder,...

Small ge-blade with serrated shoulder, Yellow River basin

Jade standing horse, Qufu M3, Shandong province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 400–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsH 5.7 cm.

Jade standing horse, Qufu M3, Shandong...

Jade standing horse, Qufu M3, Shandong province

Description: X-radiographs of a composite jade hook showing corroded iron core and interior...

X-radiographs of a composite jade hook showing corroded iron core and interior void.

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator rolePhotographer

Creation datec. 400–300 BC

Object typePhotograph

MaterialsSeven sections of variegated pale green, bluish, and dark russet nephrite, held together by an iron core.

DimensionsL. 14.7 x W. 2.9 cm (5 13/16 x 1 1/8 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

X-radiographs of a composite jade hook...

X-radiographs of a composite jade hook showing corroded iron core and interior void.

Micrograph showing one nephrite crystal, at 14,000× magnification

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator rolePhotographer

Object typePhotograph

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

Micrograph showing one nephrite crystal,...

Micrograph showing one nephrite crystal, at 14,000× magnification

Large disk

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 250–150 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent dark green nephrite with white cross-shaped discolorations

DimensionsD 14.7 (outer)–3 (hole) × 0.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204608

Accession number1943.50.555

Large disk

Group of 9 rectangular plaques

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 700–600 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsLargest: L 2.8 × W 1.9 × 0.2 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204970

Accession number1943.50.338, 1943.50.339

Group of 9 rectangular plaques

Six-arc chain strung with jade, carnelian, and faience, Tianma-Qucun M31, Shanxi province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 900–800 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

Six-arc chain strung with jade,...

Six-arc chain strung with jade, carnelian, and faience, Tianma-Qucun M31, Shanxi province

Photograph and drawing of repaired jade disk, Minhe Lajia, Qinghai province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 2300–1700 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

Photograph and drawing of repaired jade...

Photograph and drawing of repaired jade disk, Minhe Lajia, Qinghai province

Buffalo

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1300–1100 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsDeep olive-green nephrite with altered opaque patches

DimensionsL 4.8 × W 2.3 × H 2.9 cm.

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204682

Accession number1943.50.267

Buffalo

Description: X-radiograph of a broken composite jade belt hook showing different mechanisms...

X-radiograph of a broken composite jade belt hook showing different mechanisms joining segments within each section

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator rolePhotographer

Creation datec. 400–200 BC

Object typePhotograph

MaterialsThirteen sections of nephrite of varying shades, held together by an iron core

DimensionsL. 23.8 x W. 4 cm (9 3/8 x 1 9/16 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

X-radiograph of a broken composite jade...

X-radiograph of a broken composite jade belt hook showing different mechanisms joining segments within each section

Disk-axe

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1300–1200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsOpaque ivory-white nephrite with accretions of red (cinnabar)

DimensionsW 18.1 × 0.3 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204491

Accession number1943.50.527

Disk-axe

Standing figure with hands meeting at the abdomen (finial)

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1300–1200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSemi-translucent dull milky-white nephrite

DimensionsH 6 × W 2 × 1.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204796

Accession number1943.50.330

Standing figure with hands meeting at...

Standing figure with hands meeting at the abdomen (finial)

Jade dragon-head fitting with view of underside, Xi’an, Shaanxi province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. AD 700–800

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsL 18 × H 10.2 × W 7.5 cm.

Jade dragon-head fitting with view of...

Jade dragon-head fitting with view of underside, Xi’an, Shaanxi province

Description: Drawing of pendant configuration from an imperial consort’s tomb in...

Drawing of pendant configuration from an imperial consort’s tomb in Xi’an, Shaanxi province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date200–100 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

Drawing of pendant configuration from an...

Drawing of pendant configuration from an imperial consort’s tomb in Xi’an, Shaanxi province

Ring with S-twist at top of lid on container

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date475–221 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsBronze with overlays of pale greenish white nephrite and of blue-and-white glass

Dimensions12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Ring with S-twist at top of lid on...

Ring with S-twist at top of lid on container

Hair-knot ornament with archaistic motifs and pin

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1100–1300

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsEven, pale greenish-white nephrite with lustrous polish

DimensionsCap: W 5.8 × H 4.1 × D 4.0 cm; pin: L 11.3 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205303

Accession number1941.250.A–B

Hair-knot ornament with archaistic...

Hair-knot ornament with archaistic motifs and pin

Curved tiger ornament

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 2200–2000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSemi-translucent light yellowish-green tremolite nephrite with altered patches

DimensionsL 10.1 (chord) × W 1.9 × 0.6 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204740

Accession number1943.50.288

Curved tiger ornament

Jade rhyton drinking cup, Nanyue Wang burial, Guangzhou, Guangdong province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 130–100 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsH 18.4 cm.

Jade rhyton drinking cup, Nanyue Wang...

Jade rhyton drinking cup, Nanyue Wang burial, Guangzhou, Guangdong province

Standing figure in long robe and high headdress

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1000–900 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsGreenish nephrite altered gray-white

DimensionsH 8.7 × W 2.4 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204810

Accession number1943.50.321

Standing figure in long robe and high...

Standing figure in long robe and high headdress

Drawing of three-step process in shaping a flanged bracelet

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleIllustrator

Object typeIllustration

Drawing of three-step process in shaping...

Drawing of three-step process in shaping a flanged bracelet

Description: X-radiograph of a horse head showing the deep mounting hole, fills, and modern...

X-radiograph of a horse head showing the deep mounting hole, fills, and modern screw

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date206 BC–220 AD

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSea-green nephrite with traces of pigment on the surface

Dimensions7.9 x 18 x 6.1 cm (3 1/8 x 7 1/16 x 2 3/8 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204549

Accession number1943.50.638

X-radiograph of a horse head showing the...

X-radiograph of a horse head showing the deep mounting hole, fills, and modern screw

Horse head

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsPale gray-green nephrite with white specks; one side has a thick dark brown surface with wood remains

DimensionsL 13 × H 6.3 × W 5.1 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204548

Accession number1943.50.637

Horse head

Rubbing of an unfinished jade ring with large dragon head motifs

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 530–500 BC

Object typeOther

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsD 12.2 cm.

LocationArthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., Gift of Arthur M. Sackler.

http://collections.si.edu/search/results.htm?q=S1987.933

Accession numberS1987.933

Rubbing of an unfinished jade ring with...

Rubbing of an unfinished jade ring with large dragon head motifs

A pair of S-shaped dragon plaques with dense curled extensions

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 500–400 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent celadon nephrite with dark brown streaks

DimensionsL 10.5–11 × W 4.3–4.9 × 0.4–0.6 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204708

Accession number1943.50.449.A–B

A pair of S-shaped dragon plaques with...

A pair of S-shaped dragon plaques with dense curled extensions

Nephrite brush holder

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1700–1800

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsH 15.1 × D 17 × 1.6 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Nephrite brush holder

Loose S-shaped plaque with dragon head and bird tail

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 500–400 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent honey-colored nephrite with inscription “middle 43”

DimensionsL 13 × H 7.8 × 0.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204780

Accession number1943.50.468

Loose S-shaped plaque with dragon head...

Loose S-shaped plaque with dragon head and bird tail

Scoop

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1200–1100 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsPale blue-gray marble (dolomite-calcite) altered to chalky-white with cinnabar stains

DimensionsL 26 × W 8.3 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204581

Accession number1943.50.629

Scoop

Large buffalo-head fitting

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1300–1100 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

Materialsopaque bluish-gray nephrite with dark gray patches

DimensionsL 10 × H 5.5 × W 6.7 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204737

Accession number1943.50.465

Large buffalo-head fitting

Disk with concentric zones of plastic curls and openwork dragon motifs

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 400–300 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale greenish-gray nephrite with amber patches

DimensionsOuter diameter: 11.4 cm; inner diameter: 2.6 cm; thickness: 0.6 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204830

Accession number1943.50.547

Disk with concentric zones of plastic...

Disk with concentric zones of plastic curls and openwork dragon motifs

Sliced and broken jade S-dragon plaques, Xuzhou Shizishan, Jiangsu province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 400–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsL 22 cm.

Sliced and broken jade S-dragon plaques,...

Sliced and broken jade S-dragon plaques, Xuzhou Shizishan, Jiangsu province

Description: Ultraviolet light image of mirror showing the orange fluorescence indicating...

Ultraviolet light image of mirror showing the orange fluorescence indicating adhesive at the joins between different components on the decorated back

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date475–221 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsBronze with overlays of pale greenish white nephrite and of blue-and-white glass

Dimensions12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Ultraviolet light image of mirror...

Ultraviolet light image of mirror showing the orange fluorescence indicating adhesive at the joins between different components on the decorated back

Tapering tablet (gui)

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 2500–1900 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsDark gray-green tremolite with white streaks

DimensionsH 31.3 × W 6 × 0.22–0.4 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205135

Accession number1943.50.5

Tapering tablet (gui)

Tapering rectangular bead with dragon heads

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 600–500 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent milky-white nephrite with red accretions

DimensionsL 11.7 × W 2.7 × 0.9 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205195

Accession number1943.50.126

Tapering rectangular bead with dragon...

Tapering rectangular bead with dragon heads

Dragon-bird closure plaque

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 900–800 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale brownish-yellow nephrite

DimensionsH 3.6 × W 5.8 × 0.3 cm thick.

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/203367

Accession number1943.50.383

Dragon-bird closure plaque

Recumbent bear

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1300–1100 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsPale gray-green nephrite.

DimensionsL 4.5 × W 2.5 × H 1.9 cm.

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204747

Accession number1943.50.308

Recumbent bear

Description: Nested rock crystal and jade coffin-shaped containers for sarira (crystal lid open),...

Nested rock crystal and jade coffin-shaped containers for sarira (crystal lid open), Famen Temple, Fufeng, Shaanxi province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. AD 800–900

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsL 10.5 cm.

Nested rock crystal and jade...

Nested rock crystal and jade coffin-shaped containers for sarira (crystal lid open), Famen Temple, Fufeng, Shaanxi province

Wooden back panel of cat. 38B showing gold-filled inscription

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 250–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSemi-translucent dark gray-green nephrite with large areas altered to honey-yellow; 18th-century zitan

Wooden back panel of cat. 38B showing...

Wooden back panel of cat. 38B showing gold-filled inscription

Drawing of jade and agate short collar in situ, Sanmenxia M2012, Henan province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator roleIllustrator

Creation datec. 800–700 BC

Object typeIllustration

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

Drawing of jade and agate short collar...

Drawing of jade and agate short collar in situ, Sanmenxia M2012, Henan province

Belt hook

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 250–150 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsCast-gold shell with eye-glass beads and translucent light gray nephrite dragon inset

DimensionsL 15.4 × W 4.1 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204661

Accession number1943.52.59

Belt hook

Drawing of jade human figure, Jianping Niuheliang M16, Liaoning province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator roleIllustrator

Creation datec. 3300–2000 BC

Object typeIllustration

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsH 18.6 cm.

Drawing of jade human figure, Jianping...

Drawing of jade human figure, Jianping Niuheliang M16, Liaoning province

Components for pendant assemblages: two bundled sheaf-shaped spacer plaques

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 830–770 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsHeavily altered opaque bone- and ivory-white nephrite

DimensionsTop: H 4.3 × W 3 × 0.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205292

Accession number1943.50.183.A–B

Components for pendant assemblages: two...

Components for pendant assemblages: two bundled sheaf-shaped spacer plaques

Green copper staining on a bi-disk

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator rolePhotographer

Creation datec. 400–300 BC

Object typePhotograph

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsDiam. 20.6 x Thickness 0.6 cm (8 1/8 x 1/4 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Green copper staining on a bi-disk

Slender fish-like pendant

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 400–300 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent gray-green nephrite

DimensionsL 19.6 × W 2 × 0.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204757

Accession number1943.50.347

Slender fish-like pendant

Turquoise-inlaid ivory beaker with bird-shaped handle, Anyang M5, Henan province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1300–1200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsIvory

DimensionsH 30.3 cm.

Turquoise-inlaid ivory beaker with...

Turquoise-inlaid ivory beaker with bird-shaped handle, Anyang M5, Henan province

Flared tubular bead with mask motifs

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 2000–1000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent light green nephrite

DimensionsH 4.8 × 3.5 cm.

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204850

Accession number1943.50.480

Flared tubular bead with mask motifs

Group of five jade sculptures, Xianyang Weiling, Shaanxi province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 100–1 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsW 5–9 cm.

Group of five jade sculptures, Xianyang...

Group of five jade sculptures, Xianyang Weiling, Shaanxi province

Ge-blade with deeply notched shoulder, upper Yangzi valley

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1300–1000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsGrayish-ivory nephrite

DimensionsL 35.2 × W 7.4 × 0.6 cm thick. 1943.50.27

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205137

Accession number1943.50.27

Ge-blade with deeply notched shoulder,...

Ge-blade with deeply notched shoulder, upper Yangzi valley

Rubbing of variscite human head plaque

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1500–1200 BC

Object typeOther

MaterialsVariscite

DimensionsH 16.2 cm.

Rubbing of variscite human head plaque

Jade dagger with fitted gold sheath, Hancheng Liangdaicun M27, Shaanxi province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 800–700 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

Jade dagger with fitted gold sheath,...

Jade dagger with fitted gold sheath, Hancheng Liangdaicun M27, Shaanxi province

X-radiographs of a composite jade hook showing corroded iron core and interior void.

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator rolePhotographer

Creation datec. 400–300 BC

Object typePhotograph

MaterialsSeven sections of variegated pale green, bluish, and dark russet nephrite, held together by an iron core.

DimensionsL. 14.7 x W. 2.9 cm (5 13/16 x 1 1/8 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

X-radiographs of a composite jade hook...

X-radiographs of a composite jade hook showing corroded iron core and interior void.

Low cylindrical jade bracelet with concave wall, southeast Neolithic

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 3000–2000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsCream-colored and russet stone with dark brown markings

DimensionsD 7.2–5.5 ×

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Low cylindrical jade bracelet with...

Low cylindrical jade bracelet with concave wall, southeast Neolithic

Two small linked disks with openwork corner ornaments

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date500–400 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsPale greenish-gray nephrite with darker brown patches

DimensionsW (max.) 9 × H 3.8 × 0.4 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204782

Accession number1943.50.472

Two small linked disks with openwork...

Two small linked disks with openwork corner ornaments

Rubbing of jade pendant assemblage, Nanyue Wang burial, Guangzhou, Guangdong province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 130–100 BC

Object typeOther

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsL (approx.) 60 cm.

Rubbing of jade pendant assemblage,...

Rubbing of jade pendant assemblage, Nanyue Wang burial, Guangzhou, Guangdong province

Jade bracelet, reportedly from Henan province, Neolithic Liangzhu culture.

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 3300–2500 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

LocationRoyal Ontario

Jade bracelet, reportedly from Henan...

Jade bracelet, reportedly from Henan province, Neolithic Liangzhu culture.

Description: Jade, agate, and faience multi-arc chain, trapezoidal plaque with beaded strings,...

Jade, agate, and faience multi-arc chain, trapezoidal plaque with beaded strings, and ge-blade in situ, Tianma-Qucun M31

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator roleIllustrator

Creation datec. 830–800 BC

Object typeIllustration

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

Jade, agate, and faience multi-arc...

Jade, agate, and faience multi-arc chain, trapezoidal plaque with beaded strings, and ge-blade in situ, Tianma-Qucun M31

Ancestor or spirit tablet (?)

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1300–1000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsOpaque even ivory-colored nephrite with overlapping scale pattern

DimensionsL 20.2 × W 1.7 × 0.7 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205229

Accession number1943.50.129

Ancestor or spirit tablet (?)

Description: Fragmentary bronze mirror with blue glass-bead inlays, Luoyang (C1M3943), Henan...

Fragmentary bronze mirror with blue glass-bead inlays, Luoyang (C1M3943), Henan province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsBronze

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Fragmentary bronze mirror with blue...

Fragmentary bronze mirror with blue glass-bead inlays, Luoyang (C1M3943), Henan province

Seated bear (amulet?)

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1400–1300 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsOpaque light and dark yellowish-greenish nephrite with cream-colored altered areas

DimensionsH 3.5 × W 1.5 × 2 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204792

Accession number1943.50.309

Seated bear (amulet?)

Bird ornament with extended tail

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1050–1000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent deep olive-green nephrite

DimensionsL 6.5 × W 2.5 × 0.3 cm thick.

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204953?q=1943.50.224

Accession number1943.50.224

Bird ornament with extended tail

Arc-shaped fish ornament

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1050–1000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent olive-green nephrite

DimensionsL 10.6 × W 3.5 × 0.4 cm thick.

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/202385

Accession number1943.50.418

Arc-shaped fish ornament

Rubbing of jade human figure, Hanshan Lingjiatan M29, Anhui province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 3300–2000 BC

Object typeOther

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsH 8.1 cm.

Rubbing of jade human figure, Hanshan...

Rubbing of jade human figure, Hanshan Lingjiatan M29, Anhui province

Pigment container with buffalo-head handle

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1200–1100 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsGreen-black serpentine (antigorite-crysotile) largely altered to pale grayish-white

DimensionsH 5.1 (max.) × W 4.4 (top) × D 4.1 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204606

Accession number1943.50.636

Pigment container with buffalo-head...

Pigment container with buffalo-head handle

X-radiograph of a horse head showing the deep mounting hole and fills

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date206 BC–220 AD

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSea-green nephrite with traces of pigment on the surface

Dimensions6.3 x 13 x 5.1 cm (2 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 2 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

X-radiograph of a horse head showing the...

X-radiograph of a horse head showing the deep mounting hole and fills

Beaker with bird-shaped handles

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 900–800 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsPale gray-green and cream-colored nephrite with streaky opaque altered patches

DimensionsW 16 (max. at handles) × H 13.5 × D 8.55 (rim) cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204874

Accession number1943.50.632

Beaker with bird-shaped handles

Description: Squared cylinder (cong) with human-face motifs on 5.5 registers, Yangzi...

Squared cylinder (cong) with human-face motifs on 5.5 registers, Yangzi delta–Lake Tai region, Liangzhu context

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 2500–2200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsOpaque mottled dark gray-black nephrite

DimensionsH 16.6 × W 8 × 8 cm thick; diameter (opening): 5–5.3 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204528

Accession number1943.50.510

Squared cylinder (cong) with human-face...

Squared cylinder (cong) with human-face motifs on 5.5 registers, Yangzi delta–Lake Tai region, Liangzhu context

Feathery alteration on a bi-disk: detail of crystals in white band

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator rolePhotographer

Creation datec. 400–1 BC

Object typePhotograph

MaterialsTranslucent, dark green nephrite (jade)

Dimensions0.5 x 14.7 cm (3/16 x 5 13/16 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Feathery alteration on a bi-disk: detail...

Feathery alteration on a bi-disk: detail of crystals in white band

Curved tablet or finial

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 900–800 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSemi-translucent pale yellowish-brown nephrite with alteration at bottom

DimensionsL 8.4 × W 3.2 × 0.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204960

Accession number1943.50.232

Curved tablet or finial

Disk with two concentric zones of plain and plastic curls

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 400–300 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent olive- and brownish-green nephrite

DimensionsOuter diameter: 11 cm; inner diameter: 4.7 cm; thickness: 0.4 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204576

Accession number1943.50.544

Disk with two concentric zones of plain...

Disk with two concentric zones of plain and plastic curls

Heraldic bird with object in beak

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 500–400 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale greenish-brown nephrite

DimensionsL 5.8 × H 3.4 × 0.4 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204994

Accession number1943.50.235

Heraldic bird with object in beak

Horse head

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsGray-green nephrite with white streaks

DimensionsL 18 × H 7.9 × W 6.1 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204549

Accession number1943.50.638

Horse head

Jade axe-blade, southeast Neolithic

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 3000–2000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsCreamy white nephrite with dark green markings, polished to a brilliant gloss

DimensionsH 18.5 ×

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Jade axe-blade, southeast Neolithic

Profile of mounds and incised curls on a bi-disk

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator rolePhotographer

Creation datec. 400–1 BC

Object typePhotograph

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

Dimensions0.5 x 14.7 cm (3/16 x 5 13/16 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Profile of mounds and incised curls on a...

Profile of mounds and incised curls on a bi-disk

Drawing of dragon plaques in situ, Luoyang Xigong District (C1M3943)

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator roleIllustrator

Creation datec. 300–250 BC

Object typeIllustration

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsL 27.5 × W 10.5 cm.

Drawing of dragon plaques in situ,...

Drawing of dragon plaques in situ, Luoyang Xigong District (C1M3943)

Jade notched arm ornament

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 3000–2000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent, pale green nephrite

DimensionsD 10.1 × 0.5 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Jade notched arm ornament

Jade cup and bronze basin, Nanyue Wang burial, Guangzhou

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 130–100 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsH 7.8 cm (cup).

Jade cup and bronze basin, Nanyue Wang...

Jade cup and bronze basin, Nanyue Wang burial, Guangzhou

X-radiograph of a horse head showing the deep mounting hole, fills, and modern screw

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date206 BC–220 AD

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSea-green nephrite with traces of pigment on the surface

Dimensions7.9 x 18 x 6.1 cm (3 1/8 x 7 1/16 x 2 3/8 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204549

Accession number1943.50.638

X-radiograph of a horse head showing the...

X-radiograph of a horse head showing the deep mounting hole, fills, and modern screw

Ge-halberd blade with straight notched shoulder

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1600–1400 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsMottled light blue-gray nephrite with nodule-like inclusions

DimensionsL 41.8 × W 10.4 × 0.7–0.8 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204891

Accession number1943.50.55

Ge-halberd blade with straight notched...

Ge-halberd blade with straight notched shoulder

Covered container with gilt-bronze mounts

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 200–100 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale greenish-white nephrite with altered bone-colored patches

DimensionsD 11.2 × H 5.9 (to rim)–7.7 (to lid) × 0.4 (wall) cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204564

Accession number1943.51.22

Covered container with gilt-bronze...

Covered container with gilt-bronze mounts

Drawing of jade tablet with turquoise-embellished casing, Baoji Rujiazhung M1, Shaanxi province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1100–1000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

Drawing of jade tablet with...

Drawing of jade tablet with turquoise-embellished casing, Baoji Rujiazhung M1, Shaanxi province

Outer ring with Z-twist on mirror

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date475–221 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsBronze with overlays of pale greenish white nephrite and of blue-and-white glass

Dimensions12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Outer ring with Z-twist on mirror

Top view of curls on a bi-disk

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date475–221 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsDiam. 11 x Thickness 0.4 cm (4 5/16 x 3/16 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Top view of curls on a bi-disk

Mask-shaped closure plaque

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1100–1000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsMottled gray-green nephrite with even alterations

DimensionsH 4.3 × W 4.5 × 0.5 cm thick.

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204912

Accession number1943.50.202

Mask-shaped closure plaque

Disk with animals of the four directions

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSemi-translucent pale olive-green nephrite with brown patches

DimensionsD 10.5 (outer)–4 (hole) × 0.5 (max.) cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205560

Accession number1941.222

Disk with animals of the four directions

Disk with dragons in high relief and raised dots in grid

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1600–1800

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale yellowish-green nephrite with russet veins

DimensionsD 13.2 (outer)–4 (hole) × 1.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204536

Accession number1943.50.556

Disk with dragons in high relief and...

Disk with dragons in high relief and raised dots in grid

Attenuated ge-halberd blade with extended tang

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1500–1300 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsMottled pale grayish-green nephrite with nodule-like inclusions

DimensionsL 36 × W 5.7 × 0.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205134

Accession number1943.50.116

Attenuated ge-halberd blade with...

Attenuated ge-halberd blade with extended tang

Gui-tablet with the Twelve Auspicious Symbols and inscription

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1800–2000

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsDark muddy gray-brown nephrite

DimensionsL 25.7 × W 5.3 × 0.9 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205608

Accession number1941.219

Gui-tablet with the Twelve Auspicious...

Gui-tablet with the Twelve Auspicious Symbols and inscription

Strongly curved plaque with dragon head and small bird head at tail

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 500–400 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent greenish-brown nephrite with inscription “middle 82”

DimensionsL 11.4 × H 7 × 0.6 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204727

Accession number1943.50.451

Strongly curved plaque with dragon head...

Strongly curved plaque with dragon head and small bird head at tail

Pair of straight fish pendants

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1000–800 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsLeft: L 9.8 × W 1.3 × 0.3 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Pair of straight fish pendants

Jade tablet with human image

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 3000–2000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

LocationFreer Gallery of Art,

Jade tablet with human image

Archer’s thumb ring pendant

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date100–200 AD

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsOpaque yellowish-brown nephrite

DimensionsH 5.4 × 0.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204806

Accession number1943.50.483

Archer’s thumb ring pendant

Slice of a jade congcylinder

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 2300–1700 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent light green nephrite with opaque buff clouds

DimensionsL 14.5 ×

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Slice of a jade congcylinder

Cicada ornament

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 2200–2000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSemi-translucent light greenish tremolite nephrite

DimensionsL 4.7 × W 2.8 × 1.2 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204728

Accession number1943.50.275

Cicada ornament

Bronze buffalo-shaped pigment container

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1500–1000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsCast bronze; with an inscription cast behind the animal's neck

DimensionsH. 16.4 x W. 14.3 x D. 19.8 cm (6 7/16 x 5 5/8 x 7 13/16 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Bronze buffalo-shaped pigment container

Description: Synthetic green pigment applied over the join between the outer jade ring and the...

Synthetic green pigment applied over the join between the outer jade ring and the bronze mirror to imitate corrosion on the mirror

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date475–221 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsBronze with overlays of pale greenish white nephrite and of blue-and-white glass

Dimensions12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Synthetic green pigment applied over the...

Synthetic green pigment applied over the join between the outer jade ring and the bronze mirror to imitate corrosion on the mirror

Triangular feline plaque

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 300–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale yellowish-white nephrite

DimensionsL 11.8–12 × W 6.5–7.7 × 0.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205058

Accession number1943.50.442.A–B

Triangular feline plaque

Cicada

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 150–1 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsPale bluish-white nephrite altered white with patches of gold foil

DimensionsL 6.4 × W 2.8 × 1 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204709

Accession number1943.50.274

Cicada

Description: Image of horse head with ultraviolet light showing fluorescence of organic materials...

Image of horse head with ultraviolet light showing fluorescence of organic materials applied to the surface

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date206 BC–220 AD

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSea-green nephrite with traces of pigment on the surface

Dimensions6.3 x 13 x 5.1 cm (2 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 2 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Image of horse head with ultraviolet...

Image of horse head with ultraviolet light showing fluorescence of organic materials applied to the surface

Jade arm or wrist ornament constructed from three arc-segments

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 3000–2000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent, light greenish gray nephrite with light brown markings and creamy white calcified streaks

DimensionsD (assembled)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Jade arm or wrist ornament constructed...

Jade arm or wrist ornament constructed from three arc-segments

Jade disk with crisscross ties, Dingtao, Shandong province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 100–1 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsD 18.6 cm.

Jade disk with crisscross ties, Dingtao,...

Jade disk with crisscross ties, Dingtao, Shandong province

Scabbard slide

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 200–100 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsPale greenish-white jade with large areas of altered opaque ivory white

DimensionsL 11.7 × W 2.4 cm.

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/203253

Accession number1943.50.376

Scabbard slide

Ge-halberd blade with turquoise-inlaid bronze tang

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1500–1300 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsLight olive- and gray-green nephrite with white textile impressions

DimensionsL 27.8 × W 6.7 (blade) × 0.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204613

Accession number1943.51.6

Ge-halberd blade with turquoise-inlaid...

Ge-halberd blade with turquoise-inlaid bronze tang

Bird-shaped pendant component with leaf-shaped appendage

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date350–250 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSemi-translucent yellowish nephrite

DimensionsW 5.2 × H 3.1 × 0.3 cm thick.

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/203224

Accession number1943.50.384

Bird-shaped pendant component with...

Bird-shaped pendant component with leaf-shaped appendage

Rubbing of upright jade dragon plaque, Xuzhou Shizishan, Jiangsu province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 200–100 BC

Object typeOther

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsH 17.1 cm.

Rubbing of upright jade dragon plaque,...

Rubbing of upright jade dragon plaque, Xuzhou Shizishan, Jiangsu province

Disk with dragons in high relief and raised dots in grid

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1600–1800

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale yellowish-green nephrite with russet veins

DimensionsD 13.2 (outer)–4 (hole) × 1.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204536

Accession number1943.50.556

Disk with dragons in high relief and...

Disk with dragons in high relief and raised dots in grid

Description: Archaistic jade gui-tablet with raised knobs, Liangzhuang Wang burial, Zhongxiang,...

Archaistic jade gui-tablet with raised knobs, Liangzhuang Wang burial, Zhongxiang, Hubei province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1441

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsH 15.8 × W 4.8 cm.

Archaistic jade gui-tablet with raised...

Archaistic jade gui-tablet with raised knobs, Liangzhuang Wang burial, Zhongxiang, Hubei province

Ancestor or spirit tablet (?)

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1700–1500 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale gray-white nephrite with black and gray specks

DimensionsL 15.3 × W 3.9 × 0.4 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204957

Accession number1943.50.103

Ancestor or spirit tablet (?)

$Description: Brown iron-staining along microfractures on a disk$

Brown iron-staining along microfractures on a disk

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator rolePhotographer

Creation datec. 400–200 BC

Object typePhotograph

MaterialsPale celadon-colored, translucent nephrite (jade) with light and dark brown markings

DimensionsDiam. 11.4 x Thickness 0.6 cm (4 1/2 x 1/4 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Brown iron-staining along microfractures...

Brown iron-staining along microfractures on a disk

Seated bald figure

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1300–1100 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsOpaque ivory-white nephrite

DimensionsH 4.3 × W 2.8 cm.

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204794

Accession number1943.50.317

Seated bald figure

Flared tubular bead

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1500–1000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent light green nephrite with cloudy white specks

DimensionsL 15.5 × D 2.2–3.2 × D 1.53 (perforation) cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/203369

Accession number1943.50.393

Flared tubular bead

Drawing of a reconstructed pendant set from Qufu M58, Shandong province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 400–300 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

Materialsassemblage with older components.

Drawing of a reconstructed pendant set...

Drawing of a reconstructed pendant set from Qufu M58, Shandong province

Description: Neck ornament with jade fish and silkworm pendants, Yicheng Dahekou M2, Shanxi...

Neck ornament with jade fish and silkworm pendants, Yicheng Dahekou M2, Shanxi province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 900–800 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

Neck ornament with jade fish and...

Neck ornament with jade fish and silkworm pendants, Yicheng Dahekou M2, Shanxi province

Textile pseudomorph on a bronze dagger axe

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator rolePhotographer

Creation datec. 1600–1000 BC

Object typePhotograph

MaterialsBone-colored and mottled light brown nephrite blade; bronze haft (jade)

DimensionsL. 29 x W. 6 x Thickness (of blade) 0.5 cm (11 7/16 x 2 3/8 x 3/16 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Textile pseudomorph on a bronze dagger...

Textile pseudomorph on a bronze dagger axe

Component for pendant assemblages: necklace closure plaque

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 830–770 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSemi-translucent greenish-gray nephrite largely altered to opaque ivory

DimensionsD 4.4 × 0.5 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204645

Accession number1943.50.596

Component for pendant assemblages:...

Component for pendant assemblages: necklace closure plaque

Archer’s thumb ring, reportedly from Luoyang Jincun

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date500–400 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsCast bronze

Dimensions3.7 × 2.7 cm.

LocationRoyal Ontario Museum, Toronto

https://collections.rom.on.ca/objects/517674/thumb-ring?ctx=ca97b062-036f-4a5a-8327-97fc49a1e8c9&idx=0

Accession number935.50.9

Archer’s thumb ring, reportedly...

Archer’s thumb ring, reportedly from Luoyang Jincun

Two narrow rectangular beads with relief dragon heads

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 500–450 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale gray-green nephrite

DimensionsL 11.8 × W 1.7 × 1 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205228

Accession number1943.50.122

Two narrow rectangular beads with relief...

Two narrow rectangular beads with relief dragon heads

Staff finial (?)

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 6500–5500 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsOpaque light gray serpentine with white veins

DimensionsH 16.5 × W 11 × 3.8 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204605

Accession number1943.50.635

Staff finial (?)

Textile pseudomorph and mineralized wood over jade on underside of belt hook

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 400–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsGold with translucent, light gray nephrite and glass inlays

DimensionsL. 15.4 x W. 4.1 x D. 3.2 cm (6 1/16 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/4 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Textile pseudomorph and mineralized wood...

Textile pseudomorph and mineralized wood over jade on underside of belt hook

Description: Drawing of tomb contents showing distribution of bi-disks, Linzi Shangwangcun M1,...

Drawing of tomb contents showing distribution of bi-disks, Linzi Shangwangcun M1, Shandong province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator roleIllustrator

Creation datec. 300–200 BC

Object typeIllustration

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

Drawing of tomb contents showing...

Drawing of tomb contents showing distribution of bi-disks, Linzi Shangwangcun M1, Shandong province

Disk with ancient repair

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 2500–1800 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSemi-translucent light and dark green actinolite with cream-colored bands at top and bottom

DimensionsD 17.6 × 0.7 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204799

Accession number1943.50.523

Disk with ancient repair

Side view of curls on huang segment

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 400–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

Dimensions14 x 4.3 x 0.5 cm (5 1/2 x 1 11/16 x 3/16 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Side view of curls on huang segment

Gold belt hook with silver cowrie-shell insets

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 300–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade) and gold

DimensionsL 16 cm.

Accession numberLuoyang Xigong M3943

Gold belt hook with silver cowrie-shell...

Gold belt hook with silver cowrie-shell insets

Description: Jade “demonic” face ornament, Shijiahe communities, middle Yangzi...

Jade “demonic” face ornament, Shijiahe communities, middle Yangzi valley

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 2300–1700 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsLight yellowish green jade with decomposed white streaks

DimensionsH 5 × W 4.1 ×

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Jade “demonic” face...

Jade “demonic” face ornament, Shijiahe communities, middle Yangzi valley

Wrist or arm ornament with wide flange

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1300–1200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsLight green nephrite with patchy areas altered to opaque white with textile impressions

DimensionsD 18.2 (outer) to 6 (inner) × H 0.8 (collar) × 0.3 (flange) cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204575

Accession number1943.50.538

Wrist or arm ornament with wide flange

Undecorated cong-squared cylinder

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1800–600 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSemi-translucent yellow-green nephrite with large opaque altered patches

DimensionsH 14.5 × W 7.1–7.39 (bottom–top) × D 5.4 (perforation)–5.9 (bottom–top) cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204526

Accession number1943.50.504

Undecorated cong-squared cylinder

Remnants of hexagonal grid lines on a bi-disk

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator rolePhotographer

Creation datec. 500–400 BC

Object typePhotograph

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

DimensionsDiam. 20.6 x Thickness 0.6 cm (8 1/8 x 1/4 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Remnants of hexagonal grid lines on a...

Remnants of hexagonal grid lines on a bi-disk

Description: Jade gatherers along the riverbed of Yurungkash (White Jade River) in modern...

Jade gatherers along the riverbed of Yurungkash (White Jade River) in modern Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator rolePhotographer

Object typePhotograph

Jade gatherers along the riverbed of...

Jade gatherers along the riverbed of Yurungkash (White Jade River) in modern Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region

Jade knife-blade, damaged

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 2300–1700 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsMottled reddish brown nephrite; the stone of Central Asian origin, probably from Khotan

DimensionsL 38.4 × W 17.7 cm.

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205413

Accession number1942.185.147

Jade knife-blade, damaged

Drawing of tomb contents showing bi-disk at head, Jiangling Wangshan M2, Hubei province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator roleIllustrator

Creation datec. 400–300 BC

Object typeIllustration

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

Drawing of tomb contents showing bi-disk...

Drawing of tomb contents showing bi-disk at head, Jiangling Wangshan M2, Hubei province

Ge-blade with crenulated tang, Yellow River basin

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1500–1000 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsGray-yellow nephrite

DimensionsL 34.2 × W 8 × 0.9 cm thick.

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205297

Accession number1943.50.54

Ge-blade with crenulated tang, Yellow...

Ge-blade with crenulated tang, Yellow River basin

Standing lady with “bow” at neck

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 300–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsPale yellowish-green nephrite

DimensionsH 5 × W 1.7 × 0.7 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections?q=1943.50.327

Accession number1943.50.327

Standing lady with “bow” at...

Standing lady with “bow” at neck

Description: Back-scattered electron image of cat. 49 showing corrosion and pitting of...

Back-scattered electron image of cat. 49 showing corrosion and pitting of lead-barium glass in the outer glass ring; the white areas have higher lead content than the gray areas.

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation date475–221 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsBronze with overlays of pale greenish white nephrite and of blue-and-white glass

Dimensions12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Back-scattered electron image of cat. 49...

Back-scattered electron image of cat. 49 showing corrosion and pitting of lead-barium glass in the outer glass ring; the white areas have higher lead content than the gray areas.

X-radiograph of a broken composite jade belt hook showing different mechanisms joining segments within each section

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator rolePhotographer

Creation datec. 400–200 BC

Object typePhotograph

MaterialsThirteen sections of nephrite of varying shades, held together by an iron core

DimensionsL. 23.8 x W. 4 cm (9 3/8 x 1 9/16 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

X-radiograph of a broken composite jade...

X-radiograph of a broken composite jade belt hook showing different mechanisms joining segments within each section

Curved bird-shaped finial, Late Shang period

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1300–1200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSemi-translucent pale yellow-green nephrite.

DimensionsH 6.1 × W 2.1 × 0.3 cm thick.

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205015

Accession number1943.50.355

Curved bird-shaped finial, Late Shang...

Curved bird-shaped finial, Late Shang period

Linked feline and bird ornament

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 300–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale green nephrite with altered opaque spots

DimensionsL 8.7 × W 3.2 × 0.4 (max.) cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204977

Accession number1943.50.246

Linked feline and bird ornament

Tortoise (amulet?)

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1300–1100 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent even gray-green nephrite with altered patches

DimensionsL 3.8 × W 2.1 × 0.9 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205301

Accession number1943.50.175

Tortoise (amulet?)

Large disk

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 250–150 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale greenish-white nephrite with two large areas of dark brown discoloration at perimeter

DimensionsD 14 (outer)–4.2 (hole) × 0.3 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204833

Accession number1943.50.550

Large disk

Sword guard

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 200–100 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsPale greenish nephrite with part of iron sword

DimensionsW 5.8 × H (max.) 1.7 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204416

Accession number1943.52.127

Sword guard

Description: Wooden beaker with large curvilinear handles in situ, Yicheng Dahekou, Shanxi...

Wooden beaker with large curvilinear handles in situ, Yicheng Dahekou, Shanxi province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 900–800 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsWood

Wooden beaker with large curvilinear...

Wooden beaker with large curvilinear handles in situ, Yicheng Dahekou, Shanxi province

Ge-halberd blade with geometric design and inscription

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1700–1500 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsOpaque ivory-white nephrite altered to chalky white with red cinnabar accretions

DimensionsL 22.9 × W 6 × 0.6 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205287

Accession number1943.50.68

Ge-halberd blade with geometric design...

Ge-halberd blade with geometric design and inscription

Component for pendant assemblage: arc pendant

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 830–770 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsSemi-translucent light and darker green nephrite

DimensionsTop: L 14.1 (chord) × W 4 × 0.4 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204631?q=1943.50.601.A%E2%80%93B

Accession number1943.50.601.A–B

Component for pendant assemblage: arc...

Component for pendant assemblage: arc pendant

Hexagonal grid with inscribed curl on a bi-disk

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator rolePhotographer

Creation datec. 400–1 BC

Object typePhotograph

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

Dimensions0.5 x 14.7 cm (3/16 x 5 13/16 in.)

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Hexagonal grid with inscribed curl on a...

Hexagonal grid with inscribed curl on a bi-disk

Drawing of jade archer’s thumb ring pendant from Jianzhong village, Nanjing

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator roleIllustrator

Creation datec. 1155

Object typeIllustration

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

Drawing of jade archer’s thumb...

Drawing of jade archer’s thumb ring pendant from Jianzhong village, Nanjing

Scabbard slide with dragons in high openwork relief

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1600–1800

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent pale gray-green nephrite with dark brown discolored areas at highest points

DimensionsL 12.5 × W 3.8 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/203362

Accession number1943.50.374

Scabbard slide with dragons in high...

Scabbard slide with dragons in high openwork relief

Large disk

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 300–200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsBrownish-green nephrite heavily altered and almost opaque with Chinese numbers

Large disk

Sandstone drill bit, Hanshan Lingjiatan M23, Anhui province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleSculptor

Creation datec. 3300–3000 BC

Object typeTool/Implement

MaterialsSandstone

Dimensions6.3 ×

Sandstone drill bit, Hanshan Lingjiatan...

Sandstone drill bit, Hanshan Lingjiatan M23, Anhui province

Pendant ornament: bird with thick tail

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1050–800 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent mottled light green nephrite with darker patches

DimensionsL 5.7 × H 3 × 0.3 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/204992

Accession number1943.50.228

Pendant ornament: bird with thick tail

Rubbing of a jade figural finial, Anyang M5, Henan province

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1300–1200 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsNephrite (Jade)

Rubbing of a jade figural finial, Anyang...

Rubbing of a jade figural finial, Anyang M5, Henan province

Curved cuff-like ornament with grooved design

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1700–1500 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsTranslucent, unaltered pale yellowish-green nephrite

Dimensions9.7 × 7.9 (curved) × 0.4 cm

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/art/204547

Accession number1943.50.626

Curved cuff-like ornament with grooved...

Curved cuff-like ornament with grooved design

Curved engraving tool (?) shaped after a dragon with bottle-horn

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1300–1100 BC

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

Materialsgrayish-green nephrite altered to yellow along the edges and on one side

DimensionsL 7.5 (curved) × W 1.6 × 0.4 cm thick

LocationHarvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/205006

Accession number1943.50.353

Curved engraving tool (?) shaped after a...

Curved engraving tool (?) shaped after a dragon with bottle-horn

The Transformation of Laojun (detail)

Posted by:John Carlson

Mar 01

Creator nameWang Liyong

Creator name (description)(active 1120–after 1145)

Creator nationality/cultureChinese

Creator roleArtist

Creation datec. 1127–1279

Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object

MaterialsHandscroll; ink and color on silk

Dimensions44.8 × 387.4 cm.

LocationNelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri, Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust

https://art.nelson-atkins.org/objects/16600/the-transformations-of-laojun?ctx=7ccd5289-d439-4c35-be8a-2e06d8dd39a0&idx=0

Accession number48-17

The Transformation of Laojun (detail)

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