Table 1 Basic information of the four jade artefacts
From: Characterizing ancient jade by on-site analysis in Sanxingdui, China
Sample | Context code | Location | Jade color (original) | Alteration color | Transparency | Luster |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zhang forked blade | K8⑥YQ: 8 | Layer No. 6 | Green | Red and white | Opaque | Earthy |
Guan tubular bead | K8⑦YQ: 4 | Layer No. 7 | Green-Gray | Orange | Semitransparent | Greasy |
Collared huan ring | K8⑦YQ:44 | Layer No. 7 | Green | Orange | Semitransparent | Waxy |
Zao chisel | K8⑦YQ:40 | Layer No. 7 | Green | White | Opaque | Waxy |