Abstract
Nephrite (jade) ornaments, especially ear-ornaments, are among the most attractive artefacts in Southeast Asian archaeology. As Loofs-Wissowa stated (1980-81: 57): “Ear-ornaments in general seem to have played, and are still playing in some societies, a greater role in Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia than almost anywhere else in the world.....” Because of the beautifully wrought shapes and enchanting translucent colours of nephrite or jadeitite ornaments, generations of archaeologists have asked who made them, during which time period, with what kind of manufacturing process, using which trading networks, and for what purpose.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 4000 Years of Migration and Cultural Exchange: The Archaeology of the Batanes Islands, Northern Philippines (Terra Australis 40) |
Editors | Peter Bellwood & Eusebio Dizon |
Place of Publication | Canberra |
Publisher | ANU ePress |
Pages | 149-168 |
Volume | 1 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781925021288 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |