Liangzhu Jade Artifacts: Legal Instrument and Royalty

The book provides insights into the Liangzhu culture's sophisticated jade artifacts, revealing that large-scale ritual vessels were once considered burial accessories. It challenges previous interpretations of societal development and offers a deeper understanding of the spiritual world and the transition between power and belief.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 154 pages
Publication date: 22 April 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This captivating book delves into the latest archaeological discoveries of the Liangzhu culture, unveiling its remarkable jade artifacts. Through a systematic presentation of its structure and contents, it emerges that previously believed large-scale ritual vessels like jade cong and bi were, in fact, burial accessories of the Liangzhu culture. This groundbreaking confirmation prompts archaeologists to reexamine the societal development dimension within Liangzhu culture.

The book vividly explores the compatibility between the types and functions of Liangzhu jades, providing a deep insight into the aesthetic appreciation of these precious stones while delving into the spiritual world of the Liangzhu people and the transition between the functions of power and belief.

By delving into the rich tapestry of the Liangzhu culture, this book offers invaluable insights to archaeological researchers and students alike, fostering a deeper understanding of the intricate interplay between material culture, spirituality, and societal evolution.

Weight: 267g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811902949
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022