Mineral
Dublin Core
Title
Mineral
Description
Unearthed from the ground, minerals are some raw materials that are widely used.
Collection Items
Jadeite Cabbage 翠玉白菜
Another piece of rock that has been carved into the shape of a Chinese cabbage head. It even has two insects crawling among the leaves.
Meat-shaped Stone 肉形石
This mouth-watering chunk of stewed pork belly with a gratuitous layer of fat and glistening sheen is actually a piece of rock—jasper to be exact—that was cleverly carved and dyed to resemble a succulent piece of meat by an anonymous Qing dynasty…
Chinese Chess 象棋棋子
The original chess was invented in China, right around 200 B.C., by a military commander named Hán Xin ("Hahn Sheen").
Imperial Guardian Lion 石獅子
Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament.
Chinese Jade 翡翠
Jade crafting were among the most precious and luxurious ones, with a history of four thousand years. Jade symbolizes merit, grace and dignity and occupies a special position in people's consciousness. It is used both to decorate rooms, and as…
China Seals 印章
A Chinese seal (印章 yìnzhāng) is a seal or stamp used to mark important documents, pieces of art, contracts, or any other item that requires a signature.
Ink Slab 硯
Ink slabs originated from the grinding implements used in primitive Chinese society to grind pigment on stone. There is a lot of archeological evidence to show that ancient Chinese used ink slabs for grinding ink. A stone ink slab was found in a…