Collectible Chinese small silver censers with jade, 19th-20th century.

Description Collectible Chinese small silver censers with jade, 19th-20th century. Dimensions: 10.0 X 5.0 cm. History Jade: Jade is a mineral used as jewellery or for ornaments. It is typically green, although may be yellow or white. Jade can refer to either of two different silicate minerals: nephrite or jadeite. Jade is well known for its ornamental use in East Asian, South Asian, and Southeast Asian art. It is commonly used in Latin America, such as Mexico and Guatemala. Chinese Jade was considered to be the “imperial gem” and was used to create many utilitarian and ceremonial objects, from indoor decorative items to jade burial suits. In the history of the art of the Chinese empire, jade has had a special significance, comparable with that of gold and diamonds in the West. Jade was used for the finest objects and cult figures, and for grave furnishings for high-ranking members of the imperial family. History Chinese silver: A large number of silverware was made in the Tang dynasty (618 – 906 AD) During this period, agriculture, art and handcrafts were ahead of their time. Silverware saw a boom during the Ming (1368 – 1644 AD) and Qing dynasties (1644 – 1911). The Chinese silversmiths made exquisite silver objects d’art, but unfortunately very few pieces from the Han dynasty 206 BC.- 220 AD) remain intact. What is left are in museums and only a hand full of silver containers remain from the Song (960 – 1279 AD. ) and Yuan (1279 – 1368 AD) dynasties, but from the silversmith skills inherited from the Tang (618 – 906 AD) dynasty the craftsmen created another style. Chinese Export Silver refers to the silver made in China from the mid 18th century, to the mid 20th century, largely for the western market and copying the western style. Collectible Chinese small silver censers with jade – These are very beautiful and collectible pieces. Code: C106