[return >>>] Changshu Museum Collection: Qing Dynasty Jade Series
Qing Dynasty jade is known for its finesse, with a wide variety and quantity, furnishings and jade ornaments are the most developed, and practical utensils and stationery supplies are also produced.
The 25th year of Qianlong to the fifteenth year of Jiaqing (1760-1810) was the prosperous period of Qing dynasty jade. The Qianlong Emperor loved jade, and in addition to stepping up the production of court jade, he also assigned eight places to undertake jade production, including Suzhou, Yangzhou, Tianjin, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Jiujiang, Huai'an, and Fengyang, which were famous for their high quality of jade, intricate ornamentation and fine carving. |
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