James C.S. Lin is responsible for the Asian art collection at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge

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Jade boulder carved with Chinese landscape (18th century), Chinese, Qing dynasty, jade. Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge

What’s behind jade’s mystical appeal?

Throughout Chinese history, jade has been prized for its beauty and its spiritual associations. Its appeal continues today, but its role is changing

12 Nov 2016

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