History of Ancient Chinese Jewellery
by Li Ya, etc
This book analyses and examines the origins, names, categories, materials, styles, production techniques, wearing styles and decorative patterns of jewelry, as well as the corresponding rules and regulations and other cultural information attached to them, through a combination of literature, aesthetic appreciation and cultural interpretation, and explains the close relationship between dress and people in traditional Chinese culture: jewelry is close to people and is an important symbol of status, skills and so on. It also directly reflects the spirituality, philosophical thinking, aesthetic standards and cultural trends of society. The book fills a gap in the study of ancient Chinese jewelry and is of innovative and cumulative cultural value. It was nominated for the 5th China Publishing Government Award.