Discover the rich history of the Lingjiatan relic site in Hanshan County, Ma'anshan, east China's Anhui Province. Dating back 5,300-5,800 years, it reveals exquisite jade artifacts that reflect the prehistoric Chinese jade culture. #GLOBALink | China Xinhua News

#ChinaStory Jade Carving is one of the oldest carving techniques in China. Exquisite designs such as birds, animals and flowers can be carved on the jade. | China Daily

Take a look at the awesome craftsmanship and beauty of Chinese jade carving | China Xinhua News

For the Chinese, jade isn't just a gem – it's a cultural obsession that dates back millennia. Even in the Liangzhu era, over 5,000 years ago, ancient craftsmen mastered jade carving even without metal tools. Beyond its beauty, jade carries the weight of spirituality, power and identity in Chinese tradition. From ritual artifacts to status symbols, it's been shaping our culture longer than most civilizations have existed. #CivilizationsShine | CGTN

The "Qianlong Jade: Imperial Jade of the Qing Dynasty" Exhibition was presented at the Poly Art Museum. Organized into four sections, it traces jade craftsmanship during the Qianlong era. Flourishing under Qianlong's reign, jade work reached its peak. Over 100 Qing Dynasty jade pieces were displayed, including the imperial seal of Emperor Qianlong. These artifacts unveil the era's jade culture, offering a multidimensional view of courtly use and context. #Qianlong #ImperialJade #QingDynasty #Vis

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