Author: Li Xiangyun
Language: Chinese with EnglishPreface
ISBN/ISSN: 7501014442
2003; Hardcover;220*295mm;200 pages with color photos

Mr Li Xiangyun is former Chief Editor of “Continuous Stories” Magazine. He has been a collector and researcher for China antique jade during his square time and after he retired. This book has selected the best 100 pieces from his collection.

Table of Contents


Table of Contents

1. Hongshan Culture Research
● Shanhaijing and Hongshan Culture Part I. Black River
● Shanhaijing and Hongshan Culture Part II Hanliu
● Shanhaijing and Hongshan Culture Part III Pig Dragon God
● Shanhaijing and Hongshan Culture Part IV Double Thigh
● The “Haftan (Seven Cosmocratores)” Explanation Given by Kong Anguo Is Inconsistent with Original Meanings –    Xuanji I
● “Haftan (Seven Cosmocratores)” Does Not Mean Sun, Moon and Five Planets – Xuanji II
● Xuanji Is Not an Instrument for Astronomy Observation – Xuanji III
● Origins of Hongshan Culture Jade
● Time Period and Location of Hongshan Culture
● Types of Hongshan Culture
● Characteristics of Hongshan Culture Jade Forms
● Patterns of Hongshan Culture Jade
● Characteristics of Patterns of Hongshan Culture Jade
● The Permeations on Polished Hongshan Culture Jade
● The Characteristics of Hongshan Culture Jade Polishing Skills “Three Do-It-Not, One Cross-Polishing”
● Permeations and Colorful Permeations on Hongshan Jade
● The Function of Hongshan Culture Jade-Square Jade Disc
● Hongshan Jade Human-face Owl
● The Various Forms of Hongshan Pig Dragon Jade
● Post-Hongshan Culture
● Various Hongshan Culture Jade
● Two Delightful Surprises Brought About by Appreciating Jade Plain-Lip Dragon Hook
2. Patterns and Carving Skills
3. Jade Color and Jade Permeation