Heritage Museum of Asian Art's Introduction of Jade

Event Date: Sep 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

This lecture, Introduction of Jade, provides an insightful overview of the cultural, historical, and material significance of jade, particularly in Chinese civilization.

1. What are the differences between jade and gem?
2. The history of ancient Chinese jade
3. Why is jade so valuable?
4. The most valuable kind of jade

About the Instructor:

​​Jun Wan graduated from the Department of Geology of Peking University, majoring in Rock and Mineralogy. During her tenure as Director of the Jewellery Department at Guardian International Auction Co. Ltd,  she established the first domestic jewelry and jadeite auction in China. Afterward, she established the first professional jadeite club in mainland China, held jadeite lectures and courses for many years, and served as an appraisal expert on CCTV's "Treasure Appraisal" program. Currently, for the Art Institute of Chicago (Art Institute of Chicago), jade research guest consultant.

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