和田玉在中国古玉器中的地位

Position of Hetian jade in ancient jadeware of China

中国和田玉的开发利用历史悠久 ,在中国古玉器中地位显著。从新石器时代晚期开始到清代 ,和田玉一直是中国古玉器的主要玉材 ;而和田玉又具有其他产地软玉无法比拟的颜色 ,具有独特的羊脂白色 ;用和田玉制成的玉器 ,是中国传统玉文化的主要载体 。

Exploration and utilization of Hetian jade has very long history, it acts very important role in ancient jadeware of China. Hetian jade is main material making jadeware in ancient China from later period of the New Stone Age to Qing Dynasty; Hetian jade has unique white color like sheep fat, while nephrite in other region hasn't this color. Jadeware made by Hetian jade is main record of traditional jade culture, it can not be reproduced.