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Jade: A Study In Chinese Archaeology And Religion

Jade: A Study In Chinese Archaeology And Religion

Laufer, Berthold

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ISBN10: 1163810339
ISBN13: 9781163810330
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Jade: A Study in Chinese Archaeology and Religion is a book written by Berthold Laufer, an American anthropologist and sinologist. The book explores the cultural significance of jade in ancient Chinese civilization, examining its use in religious practices, burial customs, and as a symbol of power and authority. Laufer provides a comprehensive overview of the history of jade in China, tracing its origins back to the Neolithic period and its evolution through the Shang, Zhou, and Han dynasties. He also discusses the various types of jade and their unique properties, as well as the techniques used to carve and polish the stone.The book delves into the religious beliefs and practices associated with jade, including its use in ancestor worship, divination, and as a symbol of immortality. Laufer also explores the role of jade in burial customs, where it was often buried with the deceased as a symbol of their status and power.Overall, Jade: A Study in Chinese Archaeology and Religion provides a fascinating insight into the cultural significance of jade in ancient China, and its enduring legacy in modern Chinese society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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