Age: Qing Dynasty. Measurements: 21cm * 12.5cm (8.5" 5"). Flawless dragon vessel with raised carving. Hetian jade is the most supreme jade among all old stones. It is very pure and rare. The craftsmanship requires a high level of skills in the old time. Therefore, it is an extremely valuable addition to your collection! Hetian, located in the southwest of Xinjiang in Northwest China, is famous for its exquisite, pure white and flawless jade - Hetian jade.
Hetian jade has a history of more than 2,000 years, originating in the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC). In ancient times, Hetian jade was transported into the Central Plains in batches and then engraved into all kinds of exquisite sacrificial vessels and jade ornaments. Among the various Hetian jade, Yangzhi jade is considered the best of the white jade.
This region was so abundant in Hetian jade that people in the past could easily find it on the ground. But now people have to climb the snow-covered mountain peak to find some, for not much is left on ground after so many years of exploration.

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