软玉,这一称谓应该是相对与硬玉(翡翠)而得其名的,软玉的英文译名为Nephrite。这一英文名称源于希腊语,有“肾脏”之意。 古代欧洲人认为将这种玉石佩挂在腰部可以治愈肾病。看来古代欧洲人和我国古代人一样,都迷信于玉。
其实从外观上辨别和田白玉有几个方面。
In fact, from appearance to identify a number of white Hotan area.
清和田白玉螭龙玉璧直径5.5厘米,高1厘米。正面高浮雕双螭龙,背面是乳钉纹。
Qing Dynasty and field Baiyu chi dragon jade Diameter 5.5 centimeters, height 1 centimeter. The positive high relief double chi dragon, back is the young nail grain.
另外还有玉玺、漆器、古代犀角、古青铜器、木雕家具和翡翠,尤其是和田白玉,也极受追捧。
They also appreciate seals, lacquerware, antique rhinoceros horn, archaic bronzes, carved wooden furniture and jade, especially the white sort from Khotan.
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