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Jade Factory
Jade has been valued throughout Chinese history and is considered by the Chinese to be the most important type of raw material in existence, even more than gold. That's because it takes many years to find, transport, and develop into jewelry and other items.
iIn the long history of the art and culture of the enormous Chinese empire, jade has always had a very special significance, roughly comparable with that of gold and diamonds in the West. Jade was used not only for the finest objects and cult figures, but also in grave furnishings for high-ranking officials and members of the imperial family. Today, it is regarded as a talisman. |
