What grade of jade does Lantian jade belong to?
Lantian jade, this beautiful name, has been indissolubly linked to jade since ancient times. In China's jade culture, Lantian jade occupies an important position. So, what grade of jade does Lantian jade belong to?What is its historical and cultural background?Let's walk into the world of Lantian jade and explore its mysteries.
Lantian jade, as the name suggests, is produced in Lantian Mountain, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. As one of China's four famous jades, the history of Lantian jade can be traced back to the time of Qin Shi Huang. In ancient times, Lantian jade was regarded as a symbol of auspiciousness and wealth, and was widely used in royal utensils, ritual vessels, ornaments, etc. In the "Historical Records, Lian Po Lin Xiangru Biography", there is a record of "the King of Qin with fifteen cities to change Bi, the King of Zhao sent Bi to Qin, and sent it to the court, Lin Xiangru showed the King of Qin with Bi, saw that it was unique in Zhao City, and set up its stone to show future generations", and the "Bi" here is one of the representatives of Lantian jade.
The reason why Lantian jade is known as famous jade is inseparable from its unique quality and beauty. Lantian jade is known for its hard texture, bright color, and unique texture. Its color has a variety of colors such as emerald green, dark green, gray white, milky white, etc., and the texture is natural and smooth, giving people a fresh and natural feeling. In terms of processing, Lantian jade has moderate hardness, is easy to carve, and can show a very delicate process effect. As a result, Lantian jade has always been highly sought after in the jade market, becoming one of the top choices for collectors and jade lovers.
However, with the passage of time and changes in the market, the grade and value of Lantian jade are also constantly changing. At present, the market of Lantian jade is affected by a variety of factors, including quality, age, technology, scarcity, etc. Generally speaking, high-quality Lantian jade** is higher, while ordinary Lantian jade** is relatively low. In addition, antique-grade Lantian jade** tends to be much higher than modern works due to its historical and cultural value.
In the market, the grade and value of Lantian jade are also affected by some factors. For example, some unscrupulous merchants will use other jade to pass off as Lantian jade, or recruit with low-quality author certification