What kind of jade is He\’s Bi
The He\’s Bi is one of the most famous jades in China. It was unearthed from the Sichuan He\’s Bi jade group in Jiangyou City, Sichuan. The material of He\’s Bi is a kind of white nephrite, also known as \”White Jade of Hetian Jade\” or \”Brazilian White Jade\”. From the comparison between He\’s Bi and other domestic and foreign jades, the characteristics and value of He\’s Bi are also more significant.
Characteristics of He\’s Bi
The biggest feature of He\’s Bi is its delicate and special texture. Some jade bis in this jade group have many perforation patterns of different sizes and irregular shapes connected together, forming many internal cavities. This approach pushes the hardness of each piece of jade to the limit, while achieving the light texture of half jade and half air and the unique beauty of water. According to experts\’ estimates, this type of jade must be made by hammering and rubbing. At the same time, the white grade of He\’s Bi is more pure and noble because its color is rarer than ordinary blue, gray and brown jade.
The historical origin of Heshibi
The history of He\’s Bi can be traced back to the Jin State during the Spring and Autumn Period, and it is said to have been made during the reign of Duke Wen of Jin. It has been cherished and passed down by successive dynasties and people from all over the world. For example, during the Qin and Han Dynasties, He\’s Bi was once regarded as a symbol of status and dignity, and appeared in places similar to translation stations as a selling point for publicity. However, due to mysterious reasons, it was almost never mentioned in Chinese history after the Tang Dynasty until it came to light again in the Qing Dynasty.
The evaluation and value of Heshibi
Due to the history and uniqueness of He\’s Bi, it is difficult to find original He\’s Bi in the modern market. You can only find imitations or improved versions. In the Chinese collecting circle, He\’s Bi has always been regarded as one of the representatives of fine Chinese jade carvings, and its price has always remained high. In the international market, some precious He\’s Bi products have also been put up for auction. For example, in April 2017, a Heshi jade from around 320 BC was sold at the Sotheby\’s auction house in Switzerland for a high price of approximately 143.6 million yuan. This also shows us the high value and rarity of He\’s Bi as a treasure of traditional Chinese culture.
Summary
As an important part of China\’s jade treasures, He\’s Bi not only represents the inheritance and development of ancient culture, but also shows the origin of Chinese jade culture and noble culture. It has reached a very high level in terms of history, shape, design, material and craftsmanship, forming a unique artistic style and cultural value, which is highly respected even in the international art market. Therefore, we should protect and promote these cultural and artistic heritages so that more people can understand and appreciate this jade masterpiece.
