Introduction to Chinese Jade Culture

China is the "Land of Jade". 6,000 to 7,000 years ago, China's ancestors began to develop and utilize jade, and the function of jade started from the pre-Qin period when jade was mainly used for ceremonial purposes, to the Sui and Tang dynasties when it was used for decorative purposes and furnishings, which means that the "witch jade" of the ancient times developed into "official jade" and even evolved into "civil jade". In other words, the ancient "witch jade" developed into "official jade" and even evolved into "civil jade", all of which contained profound traditional Chinese philosophical thoughts and ideals of life, and had a profound cultural background. Throughout the thousands of years of history of jade culture, the word "faceted" has stood out, as the saying goes, "Jade is not a tool unless it is faceted". Ping'an Jade is different from traditional Hetian Jade and Jadeite in that it can be faceted and appreciated, combining the ornamental features of traditional jade, curiosities and ornamental stones, greatly enriching the cultural connotation of traditional jade appreciation and play, and making it a rising star in the collection world, bright and eye-catching. The aesthetic maintenance of Ping An Jade is characterized by the fact that the jade carvings of Ping An Jade, like other jade carvings, make use of figures, beasts, birds and flowers, artifacts and other images, as well as some auspicious words and other traditional Chinese patterns, and take folk proverbs, auspicious phrases and mythological stories as the subject matter, and through the expression of metaphors, similes, puns, symbols and harmonies, they form a form of artistic expression, which is "a pattern of auspicious phrases". "Through the expression of metaphor, pun, symbolism and harmonization, the works constitute a form of artistic expression, reflecting people's pursuit of and aspiration for a better life, and fully embodying the essence of the Ping'an Jade culture. The works are rich in diverse patterns, including those for warding off evil spirits and eliminating disasters, for good luck, for longevity and good fortune, for tranquility and peace, for prosperity and career advancement, etc. The works are also characterized by their rich and diverse contents.