The price of jade in the Ming and Qing Dynasties soared tenfold in ten years! Entering the market at a low price has become a thing of the past...
Nearly all of the high-priced jades at auction in recent years are "made by the imperial court of the Qing Dynasty." To be more precise, it is an exquisite masterpiece of the Qianlong period. However, looking back at the ups and downs of the market, the focus of jade collection has shifted from ancient jade to Ming and Qing jade, which is a big change in the past 20 years. Buying at a low price is a thing of the past, good things come at a price.
The white jade imperial seal of the Qing Dynasty Qianlong, inscribed with a poem "The Supreme Emperor", was sold for 161 million at the 2011 Beijing Poly Autumn Auction, setting a new record for imperial seals.
For thousands of years, jade has captured the hearts of many with its restrained and elegant texture. Whether it is a small object that can be rubbed in the palm of your hand to warm your body temperature, or a large ornament that is neatly displayed and clean, all of them reveal the tenderness and generosity of the past. For Chinese people, elegant and pure jade is not only the favorite of literati, nobles, palaces, but also a symbol of status and power, a precious gift in social interactions, and a cherished token between people. In the auction of antique handicrafts, jade is the most important category after porcelain.
Gold has a price, but jade is priceless. China is probably the most jade-loving nation in the world. This has a deep connection with the Confucian culture in our blood. Confucius once said, "A gentleman is more virtuous than jade." And fine jade objects at auction often attract price increases.
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