Four Treasures Reference Database
Record No. 16380

Dictionary of Jade Nomenclature

“玉”名稱辭典
Book
Chou, M. (1987) Dictionary of Jade Nomenclature. [“玉”名稱辭典] Hong Kong, privately published, 150 pp.
Sinkankas/Born No.: NIS/NIB  |  Language: in English and Chinese  |  RWHL*
jade, jadeite, fei cui, nephrite, gems, Fischer-Chinese
An illustrated English–Chinese dictionary translating and explaining terminology associated with jade and the jade trade. Clarifies Chinese jade names and their English equivalents, providing a reference for interpreting traditional and commercial nomenclature. Numerous colour illustrations accompany the text. As the title suggests, this is an alphabetical listing of terms associated with jade and there really is nothing else like it in English. Essential reading for those who want to understand more about jade, despite some misspellings.