Chinese Jade Masterpieces That STUNNED Antiques Roadshow!.

Chinese Jade Masterpieces That STUNNED Antiques Roadshow!

Chinese jade has been treasured for thousands of years, but some pieces brought to Antiques Roadshow revealed values and histories that stunned even experienced appraisers. In this best-of documentary, we explore extraordinary jade carvings, jewelry, scholar’s objects, belt fittings, and ceremonial pieces that carried hidden symbolism, incredible craftsmanship, and surprising appraisals.

This episode features a white jade censer valued up to $80,000, jadeite figures worth up to $40,000, a remarkable jadeite peach bowl estimated at $40,000 to $60,000, and an Edward Farmer gold box with ancient jade plaques valued up to $125,000. Along the way, experts uncover rare jade rams, scholar’s table screens, Guan Yin carvings, dragon belt hooks, jadeite jewelry, archaistic vessels, and a yellow jade qilin insured at $40,000.

From thrift shop discoveries and family heirlooms to pieces brought from China, Beijing, Formosa, and New York collections, these appraisals reveal why Chinese jade remains one of the most admired and valuable materials in Asian art.