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Types of jade articles

Yugui, Yugui is a jade ritual vessel used by ancient emperors and princes when they were in office, which is long as a whole; Jade jade is a flat round jade with a hole in the middle, which is one of the traditional ritual vessels in China. Jade seal, jade seal refers to the seal of the emperor and is a symbol of power; Yu Pei and Yu Pei are decorations worn on clothes, usually decorated with birds, animals, flowers, birds, fish and insects.

Yugui Yugui is a jade ritual vessel used by ancient emperors and princes for appointment, sacrifice and funeral. Yugui is elongated as a whole, with the upper tip at the bottom. The size of the shape varies according to the title and purpose. There are differences between Da Gui, Guizhen, Henggui, Gonggui and Gubi in Zhou Rites, which are common in Zhou tombs.

Jade jade is a kind of oblate jade with a hole in the middle, which is one of the traditional jade ritual vessels in China. According to archaeological research, jade jade first appeared in the Neolithic Age 5-6 thousand years ago, and it was not until the Qing Dynasty that jade jade with different shapes and patterns appeared. Emerald jade is widely used, not only as a symbol of power, but also as a gift for wearing and social occasions.

The imperial seal refers to the imperial seal, which is a symbol of supreme power. Jade Seal Since the Qin Dynasty, the emperor's seal has been specially called jade seal, and it is made of jade, so it is called "jade seal". The imperial seal of Qin Dynasty was made by He Shibi, which is the most special one in all previous dynasties.

Yu Pei Yu Pei refers to jade worn on the body. In ancient times, wearing Yu Pei gradually became a jewelry habit. In Yu Pei, figures, animals, flowers, birds, utensils and some traditional China shapes such as auspicious words are often used, with folk proverbs and fairy tales as the themes, reflecting people's yearning and pursuit for a better life.

Jade Jue Jade Jue is the oldest jade article in ancient China, with a ring shape and a gap. In ancient times, it was mainly used as earrings and accessories. Xiaoyu Jue is often unearthed in the ears of the dead in pairs, similar to today's earrings. The larger jade Jue is Jeff's ornament.