Han Dynasty Hetian Jade Bi | A Millennium-Old Ancient Jade, a Treasure of Inherited Civilization
[Collection Overview]
This item is a typical jade bi from the Han Dynasty (202 BC – 220 AD), exquisitely carved from top – grade Hetian jade, bearing the weight of over two thousand years of historical vicissitudes. The jade bi follows the standard “rou bei hao” form (the outer diameter is approximately twice the diameter of the inner hole). It is round and regular as a whole, with a neatly perforated center. It is a classic example of jade used in the Han Dynasty’s ritual systems, combining both historical and artistic values. It is an important target in the collection system of Oriental ancient jades.
[Material Analysis: The Beauty of Hetian Jade]
The jade material is the traditional famous “Hetian jade”, with a dense and delicate texture. Its fracture shows an oily luster, being warm, gentle, and tough. After a thousand years, natural inclusions have formed on the surface of the jade body, presenting a state where light and dark brown – yellow and gray – white colors blend. The distribution of the inclusions is natural and penetrates deep into the texture, which is a typical combination of “soil inclusion” and “water inclusion”, a direct testimony to the long – standing history of the ancient jade. The unique “hidden brilliance” texture of Hetian jade is particularly evident in this piece. It feels warm in the hand and has a heavy texture.
[Craftsmanship Features: The Essence of Han Dynasty Jade Carving]
This item showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of Han Dynasty jade carving:
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Pattern Carving: The surface is decorated with regular traditional geometric patterns. The patterns are presented in relief, with delicate and smooth lines arranged in an orderly manner. Despite a thousand years of weathering, the symmetrical beauty of the patterns can still be clearly recognized, reflecting the Han Dynasty’s aesthetic style of “valuing ritual vessels and advocating regularity”.
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Edge Treatment: The edge of the jade bi has been carefully polished, smooth without sharp edges, and the wall of the hole is round and smooth, showing the craftsmen’s extreme pursuit of details at that time.
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Overall Shape: It strictly adheres to the cosmic view of “the sky is round and the earth is square”. The round body symbolizes the sky, and the central perforation implies the communication between heaven and earth. It is a perfect combination of Han Dynasty philosophical thoughts and craftsmanship aesthetics.
[Historical and Cultural Values]
The Han Dynasty was the heyday of jade development in China. As one of the “Six Auspicious Jades”, the jade bi was a symbol of power, rank, and auspiciousness, widely used in important occasions such as sacrifices, court visits, and funerals. As a physical witness of the Han Dynasty Hetian jade bi, this item not only reflects the high – level jade – carving craftsmanship at that time but also carries the Han Dynasty’s ritual culture, cosmic view, and aesthetic orientation. It is a precious physical material for studying Oriental ancient civilization.
[Collection Suggestions]
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Rarity: The number of Han Dynasty Hetian jade bi in existence is limited. This piece has excellent jade quality and a complete form, being a high – quality product among similar collections.
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Suitable Scenarios: It is suitable for collection and display by senior ancient jade collectors, Oriental culture research institutions, or high – end art galleries.
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Appreciation Points: It is recommended to pay attention to the natural transition of its natural inclusions, the era characteristics of traditional patterns, and the unique delicate texture of Hetian jade.
[Collection Maintenance]
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Avoid contact with strong acids, alkalis, and other chemicals to prevent damage to the inclusions.
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Store it in an environment with stable temperature and humidity, and avoid direct sunlight or drastic temperature differences.
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When cleaning, gently wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Do not soak it in water or use a hard brush.
Note: This is an ancient jade collection. The pictures have truly restored its original state (including natural inclusions and traces of time). Please carefully review the details of the pictures before collecting. Welcome to consult for more appraisal details.
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漢代和田玉璧 | 千年古玉 傳承文明之珍
【藏品概述】
本品為漢代（公元前202年-公元220年）典型玉璧，採用頂級和田玉雕琢而成，承載兩千餘年歷史滄桑。玉璧呈標準「肉倍好」形制（外徑約為內孔直徑兩倍），整體圓潤規整，中心穿孔工整，為漢代禮制用玉之經典範例，兼具歷史價值與藝術價值，是東方古玉收藏體系中的重要標的。
【材質解析：和田玉之美】
玉料選用傳統名玉「和田玉」，質地緊密細膩，斷口呈油脂光澤，溫潤堅韌。歷經千年歲月，玉體表面形成自然沁色，呈現深淺不一的褐黃色與灰白色交融狀態，沁色分布自然，深入肌理，為典型的「土沁」與「水沁」結合，是古玉年代久遠的直接見證。和田玉獨有的「精光內蘊」質感，在本品中體現得尤為明顯，上手溫潤，質感厚重。
【工藝特點：漢代玉雕精髓】
本品展現漢代玉雕的精湛工藝：
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紋飾雕琢：表面飾有規整的傳統幾何紋樣，紋飾以浮雕技法呈現，線條細膩流暢，排列有序，雖歷經千年風化，仍可清晰辨認紋樣的對稱美感，體現漢代「重禮器、尚規整」的審美風格。
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邊緣處理：玉璧邊緣經過細緻打磨，平滑無鋒，孔壁圓潤，顯示當時工匠對細節的極致追求。
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整體造型：嚴格遵循「天圓地方」的宇宙觀，圓形器身象徵蒼天，中心穿孔寓意溝通天地，是漢代哲學思想與工藝美學的完美結合。
【歷史與文化價值】
漢代是中國玉器發展的鼎盛時期，玉璧作為「六瑞」之一，是權力、等級與祥瑞的象征，廣泛用於祭祀、朝聘、喪葬等重要場合。本品作為漢代和田玉璧的實物見證，不僅反映了當時高超的玉雕工藝水平，更承載了漢代的禮制文化、宇宙觀與審美取向，是研究東方古代文明的珍貴實物資料。
【收藏建議】
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稀缺性：漢代和田玉璧存世量有限，本品玉質優良、形制完整，屬同類藏品中的精品。
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適用場景：適合資深古玉收藏家、東方文化研究機構或高端藝術館收藏陳列。
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鑒賞要點：建議關注其天然沁色的自然過渡、傳統紋飾的時代特徵及和田玉獨有的質地細膩度。
【藏品保養】
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避免接觸強酸、強鹼等化學物質，防止沁色受損。
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存放於溫濕度穩定的環境中，避免陽光直射或劇烈溫差。
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清潔時用柔軟乾布輕輕擦拭，切勿用水浸泡或使用硬毛刷。
備註：本品為古玉藏品，圖片已真實還原其原始狀態（包括自然沁色與歲月痕跡），收藏前請詳閱圖片細節，歡迎咨詢更多鑒定細節。
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