As we all know, Hetian jade has been a traditional jade craft in China since ancient times, and it is highly respected and loved. With the rise of jade collecting and research, people have begun to pay attention to another closely related topic - ancient jade.
So, is ancient jade the same as Hetian jade? Let's take a look at them one by one.
1.What kind of jade does ancient jade refer to?
First of all, let's talk about what ancient jade is. Ancient jade refers to jade artifacts unearthed between 2200 BC and 1500 AD, and is one of the representatives of ancient jade craftsmanship. Hetian jade refers to jade produced in Hotan, Xinjiang, which mainly originated in the Qing Dynasty and has unique regional characteristics and handicraft skills.
2.Hetian jade cannot be equated with ancient jade.
Due to the specific environment and lifestyle in history, in ancient times, jade cultures in various places developed their own styles and characteristics. As a result, the styles of jade produced in different time, region, and cultural context are also very different. And Hetian Yu is just one of them.
In addition, Hetian jade is only one of the best quality modern jade, but it does not mean that all ancient jade is Hetian jade. At the same time, due to the market value of Hetian jade and the influence of other factors, some people will name jade that is not Hetian jade "Hetian jade", which is also worth noting.
To sum up, ancient jade and Hetian jade are different concepts. Although Hetian jade has a high market value and representativeness, it is not the same as ancient jade. Compared with the relative stability and single market positioning of Hetian jade, ancient jade has more history, culture and artistic pioneering and diverse. Ancient jade, Hetian jade, jade culture.