Overview of Liangzhu Culture

This book provides the reader with the latest archaeological discoveries of Liangzhu culture for its sophisticated jade artifacts.

Significance of Ritual Vessels

The structure and contents systematically present that large-scale ritual vessels such as jade cong and bi were originally regarded as the embodiment of Zhou and Han dynasties have been proved as burial accessories of Liangzhu culture.

Implications for Archaeology

This confirmation urges archaeologists to renew an earlier interpretation of societal development dimension in Liangzhu culture.

Analysis of Jade Types and Functions

The book discussed the compatibilities between types and function of Liangzhu jades vividly displayed.

Audience and Educational Value

It provides archaeological researchers and students by gaining an in-depth perspective of aesthetic appreciation of jade while understanding of the spiritual world of people in Liangzhu as well as the transition between the functions of power and belief.