Hetian jade
E547595
Hetian jade is a highly prized variety of nephrite jade from China’s Xinjiang region, renowned for its fine texture, rich luster, and cultural significance in Chinese art and ornamentation.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
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| Ngọc | 1 |
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Chinese cultural artifact
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gemstone ⓘ nephrite jade ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Hetian nephrite
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Hotan jade NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithConcept |
Confucian virtues
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longevity ⓘ prosperity ⓘ |
| chemicalComposition | calcium magnesium iron silicate ⓘ |
| color |
black
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green ⓘ white ⓘ yellow ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | China ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
associated with status and power
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symbol of virtue in Chinese culture ⓘ |
| distinguishedFrom | jadeite ⓘ |
| hardnessOnMohsScale | 6.0–6.5 ⓘ |
| highPrestigePeriod |
Han dynasty
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Qing dynasty NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalUseSince | Neolithic period NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageOfOrigin | Chinese ⓘ |
| locatedInWaterSystem |
Karakash River
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Yurungkash River NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| luster |
greasy luster
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soft luster ⓘ |
| mainMineralComponent |
actinolite
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tremolite ⓘ |
| marketClassification |
mountain jade
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river jade ⓘ |
| mineralClass | silicate mineral ⓘ |
| notableVariety | mutton-fat jade ⓘ |
| primarySourceArea |
Hotan
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Moyu County NERFINISHED ⓘ Yutian County NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| regionOfOrigin | Xinjiang NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| texture |
fine-grained
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oily ⓘ |
| toughness | high ⓘ |
| tradedAlong | Silk Road NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| typicalCarvingMotifs |
Buddhist symbols
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auspicious animals ⓘ dragons ⓘ phoenixes ⓘ |
| usedFor |
carvings
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jewelry ⓘ ornaments ⓘ ritual objects ⓘ seals ⓘ |
| valuedBy | Chinese imperial court NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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