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A thousand years of jade
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Un gruppo di sei cavalli in giada. Dinastia Ming-Qing.
A group of six jade horses. Ming-Qing Dynasty.
charm of jade jewellery. Despite the changes in fashion over thousands of years, these pieces of jade continue to fascinate with their timeless elegance and their unchangeable charm. The online sale was divided into three parts of the collection, corresponding to the periods of February, May and July/August 2023: on show hairpins, earrings, head ornaments, necklaces, pendants, bracelets and other wearable ornaments which embrace millennials of Chinese history, from the Neolithic period to the Shang, Zhou, Tang, Song, Ming and the late Qing dynasty. “The Victor Shaw Collection of Chinese Jades” has offered an overview of the evolution of Jade jewellery in China over the millennials and, at the same time, it has highlighted how jade, which is currently enjoying a revival of interest, continues to fascinate hearts and imagination. “Let’s try to re- examine these jade sculptures through the eyes of a modern observer”, states Keason Tang, head of mid- season sales at Sotheby’s, Chinese Works of Art, Asia. Considering that jade jewels have been periodically remodelled in the East and the West since the Chinese Neolithic period, it can be stated that all over the world