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Materials

What the ornaments are made of, and why a given material was chosen. Jade and jadeite, for example, are different stones used a thousand years apart.

Metal

鎏金银Gilt silver20 objects金Gold16 objects金属Base metal2 objects银Silver26 objects

Stone

玛瑙Carnelian1 object玉Jade (nephrite)92 objects翡翠Jadeite17 objects碧玺Tourmaline1 object

Organic

琥珀Amber7 objects骨Bone1 object珊瑚Coral11 objects核Fruit stone1 object翠羽Kingfisher feather28 objects珍珠Pearl6 objects木Wood1 object

Glass & ceramic

珐琅Enamel2 objects玻璃Glass24 objects

Textile

丝Silk3 objects

Composite

朱砂Cinnabar1 object

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