"The folds in the pig's ears show the handiwork, the ancient handicraft" of the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), said the 60-year-old trader, who would only provide his last name as Lee. "It takes very ...

It's a fascinating material, known and treasured for millennia, but it's not always easy to identify. There are two different types of jade: jadeite and nephrite. Each is formed from a different kind ...

Running his hands over a palm-sized jade pig resting on its haunches, an antique trader in Taiwan says the ears on the nearly 400-year-old piece are a marker of its authenticity. “The folds in the pig ...

Jade has been part of China’s art tradition for thousands of years. Jade comes in two distinct forms: jadeite and nephrite. Jade carvers believe that the elements of jade make it something beautiful ...

Jade has been a symbol of status in China since ancient times. Jade is an important material, and is often used in carvings, jewelry, screens, decorations, etc. Jade is held in high regard as valuable ...

A beautiful jade ring was valued at an even prettier price on Monday night's episode of "Antiques Roadshow." "You're looking at an auction valuation of $60,000 to $80,000," said appraiser Gloria ...

TAIPEI - Tracing a palm-sized jade pig resting on its haunches, an antique trader in Taiwan said the ears on the nearly 400-year-old piece are a marker of its authenticity. "The folds in the pig's ...

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