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Focusing on recent archaeological findings, this book explores the Liangzhu culture's intricate jade artifacts, particularly large-scale ritual vessels like jade cong and bi, which were previously thought to belong to the Zhou and Han dynasties. It challenges earlier interpretations of Liangzhu societal development and highlights the diverse types and functions of these jades. The text offers insights into the aesthetic appreciation of jade and the spiritual beliefs of the Liangzhu people, shedding light on the evolving roles of power and belief in their society.
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Liangzhu Jade Artifacts, Liu Bin
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- 2023
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- Title
- Liangzhu Jade Artifacts
- Subtitle
- Legal Instrument and Royalty
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Liu Bin
- Publisher
- Springer Nature Singapore
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 168
- ISBN13
- 9789811902949
- Series
- Description
- Focusing on recent archaeological findings, this book explores the Liangzhu culture's intricate jade artifacts, particularly large-scale ritual vessels like jade cong and bi, which were previously thought to belong to the Zhou and Han dynasties. It challenges earlier interpretations of Liangzhu societal development and highlights the diverse types and functions of these jades. The text offers insights into the aesthetic appreciation of jade and the spiritual beliefs of the Liangzhu people, shedding light on the evolving roles of power and belief in their society.