Jade carving remains one of the most treasured and elusive of all Chinese art. The use of jade for creating objects of ritual and adornment dates back five millennia in China. Known and appreciated throughout Chinese history (and even pre-history) for their beauty and associated with spiritual, ritualistic, and historical meaning, jade carvings are difficult to fully appreciate through books or prints. They need to be held in the hand and examined up close to reveal their tactile qualities and refined details of artistry that make them so desirable.

The collector Flora will share her insights into jade, bringing along some of her collection to show first-hand what to appreciate and how to look at jade to determine its value. The session will be moderated by Janny Chyn from Shanghai Pathways, a platform that engages with people to learn and understand Shanghai through unique cultural and art activities.

DATE:

Thursday, November 2

TIME:

10:15 AM Registration, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

COST:

RMB 250

VENUE:

118 South Jinghui Rd., Room 4

(metro line 9 to He Chuan Road station, exit 3, 15-minute walk)

金汇南路118-4

Please complete the online registration by October 30. The event costs must be paid in cash only. SEA coordinator is Amy Feldman, WeChat: ExpatAmy.

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend the event after receipt of confirmation, please notify us immediately by emailing events@seashanghai.org. If it's the day of the event, please ALSO notify the coordinator listed on the event by phone, text or WeChat.

If you need to cancel after October 30, our SEA cancellation policy applies which states you might still have to pay for your registered event, depending on the vendor. SEA will notify you to either collect or let you pay it at your next registered event.