Jade: A Study in Chinese Archaeology & Religion - Berthold Laufer 1974 Dover ed

"Beautiful, reverberant and melodious, jade, in its rich variety of color, often played a significant role in the cultural life of ancient civilizations. Its magic and mystery have long been subjects of serious research by gemmologists, anthropologists, and all those with a healthy curiosity about the symbolism of gems. This book, one of the great classics in Sinology, written by one of the foremost scholars of the 20th century, provides a fascinating history of this mineral through 3,000 years of Chinese cultural development..." Jade: A Study in Chinese Archaeology & Religion - Berthold Laufer Published 1974, Dover Publications. Unabridged republication of the original (1912) edition, with 68 Plates & 204 Text Figures.. Softcover. Approx 5.5x8.5in. 370pp. In decent vintage condition.