A Very Long History of Chinese Jade (in about 45 Minutes)

The use of jade for creating objects of ritual and adornment dates back five millennia in China. Join us to learn more about its purpose and symbolism, highlighted by works on view, including a recent acquisition funded by the Asian Arts Council.

[@janketza0206]

Such a disappointment not to be able to view the objects the speaker is discussing.

[@XimenaZhaoArchive]

I wish there was better camera, sound, and editing work on this video. Instead of staring at robe and empty podium, you could have inserted photos of all the items she was describing and pointing out from your collection. This recording would be better as a podcast than a video, since there are no pertinent visuals included to go with the lecture.

[@michaeldavis146]

Camera persons out to lunch apparently .

[@nunyabisnis1448]

Yes this is rather frustrating that no other pictures or shots of what she is talking about !

[@xbordercafe3760]

I like your brief talk about jade and practice in Chinese speaking, so beautiful.

[@neutronstar8289]

The use of ceremonial jadeite celts in britain 100,000 years ago prove that there was a universal jade cult in ancient times, the chinese used nephrite later in their neolithic history and later rediscovered jadeite too. Both stones form into kidny shaped river stones and have almost all the same qualities

[@jasminezaf900]

Camera isn’t moving to show us around the jade objects 😔

[@실크로드다시보기]

Please tell the differences between China and Korea. Many people confuse China is same to Korea, but totally different. Nothern China was ancient Korea.

[@DiaryofaSpeedReader]

I am so thrilled this is uploaded as I was trying to research this stone. I wish I'd stopped by the exhibit while I was in Arizona. And I just have to say this... this wonderful, knowledgable lecturer reminds me of my fav actress, the beautiful Meryl Streep. I feel like I'm learning about the history of this gorgeous stone from a famous super star! Great post Phoenix Art Museum! It's too bad the camera person wasn't able to move with her, but I know that in time that will all work itself out. I still loved the information and I could imagine what she was showing :)

[@breakeverychain7]

Guatemala jade is jadeite