Art of East Asia: Neolithic & Bronze Age China
There are many examples of the use of jade from various sites during
the Yang Shao and related cultures. As these "tools" illustrate
by their lack of wear, it had more of a ceremonial and luxury usage than
utilitarian. Jade, to the present day, is among the greatest luxuries in
Chinese culture. On the left are various edged tools including chisels and
adzes while on the right are hoes. Nome of them exhibit any signs of use.
