Shang-Zhou era Jade Gui 商代青玉圭

size: 32cm X 7.5cm
 
The item is rectangular and made of jade, with a light green color and white patches, a common appearance for ancient Chinese jade, such as Hetian jade or similar stones. The surface has natural spots and imperfections, suggesting it may not have been modernly polished, retaining its original texture. The object is rectangular with slightly rounded edges, consistent with the typical form of a jade gui, which is often elongated and used in rituals or as a symbol of authority. Jade Gui were often used in ancient China for rituals, court ceremonies, or as symbols of authority. For example, emperors or vassals might hold a Jade Gui as a mark of status. Jade Gui from the late Neolithic period to the Shang-Zhou era, used for rituals or as a symbol of authority, with significant historical and cultural value.
 
這件物品呈長條形，材質看起來是玉石，顏色為淺綠色，帶有白色斑塊，這種色澤和紋理在古代玉器中很常見，尤其是中國古代的和田玉或類似玉石。玉石表面有自然形成的斑點和瑕疵，顯示其可能未經現代加工，保留了原始質感。物件呈長方形，邊緣略圓滑，符合古代玉圭的典型形制。玉圭通常是長條形，用於禮儀或象徵權力。根據形制和材質，這件玉器可能來自新石器時代晚期（如龍山文化，約公元前3000年至公元前2000年）或更晚的商周時期（公元前1600年至公元前771年）。 玉圭在古代中國常用於祭祀、朝聘或作為權力的象徵，特別是在貴族或王室間使用。例如，天子或諸侯可能會持玉圭作為身份的象徵。此物具有重要的歷史和文化價值。