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Ancient Chinese jade burial suit from the Han Dynasty (202 BC-AD 220).
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Previously:
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...503#post197037
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...2866#post77013
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...750#post183029
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...745#post155909
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...456#post200656
Looking at that makes me want to say, "Klaatu barada nikto."
I saw this at a museum display in the 70’s or 80’s and there was a lot more than just the suit. I remember the amazing jade chain, carved from a solid bar. Incredible work. The burial suit is nice, but isn’t really all that amazing, if it weren’t jade.
Opulence in general, I don't find impressive. I'm no socialist, but cannot escape how labor and expense might been utilized beneficially, instead of superficially.
I’m sure a lot of the material used was offcuts from the first shaping of stone for statues. A good craftsman wastes as little as possible.Quote:
Originally Posted by Toolmaker51
Kind of how I feel about a million dollar "Yacht" falling off it's trailer!Quote:
Originally Posted by Toolmaker51
Having a bit of time aboard yachts; both guest and contract work, my appraisal became this; if a trailer can move it, it's only a boat.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hoosiersmoker
sounds about right, and no matter how large or small they are they are still nothing more than a hole in the water you pour money intoQuote:
Originally Posted by Toolmaker51
True about the hole, disagree about "nothing but". The only real hole, is in real water, salt water.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank S