The Chinese Ming Dynasty lasted for 276 years (1368 – 1644 AD), and has been described as “one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history.” This dynasty became a global superpower, undertaking major sea expeditions before Christopher Columbus.
It would be hard to think of a mineral more intertwined with Chinese jewellery as jade. The earliest history of the iconic green-tinted gemstone dates back 12,000 years, and it has been an essential part of society almost from day one , decorating the bodies and homes of emperors and commoners alike. During the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), a special type.
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