Warring States Red is a kind of red agate. It is currently regarded as a specialty of Xuanhua, Hebei. It is also loved by people in the agate circle, and it is an expensive jade. Its name is also very special. It immediately reminds people of the Warring States Period, a period when wars were widespread. Since it is called Warring States Red, it is naturally related to the Warring States Period. Let’s take a look at the origin of its name.
During the Warring States Period, people liked red onyx, and people in society pursued red onyx, so people often bought it. Wealthy people would also use red onyx to accompany their bodies in burials to show their power. At the beginning, red onyx was only used as an accessory inlaid on other jade articles. However, due to its improvement in status and people's love, gradually, people no longer match it with other jade articles, but use it as a separate jade article. exist. Because it was first loved by people during the Warring States Period, and it is red, it was named Warring States Red.
Since ancient times, red has been a favorite color of people, thinking that it can bring good luck and blessings to people. Therefore, this kind of Warring States Red, which is naturally red, has been loved by people in subsequent dynasties. However, today, the status of Warring States Red has declined, because with the increase in jade, this ancient jade is not familiar to the younger generation. Appreciating the beauty of Warring States Red also requires a certain aesthetic level. At present, people who like Warring States Red will like it very much, but people who don’t understand it will have no feeling for it.
Everything has its own laws of development. Although Warring States Red is not as popular as it was in ancient times, it still has tenacious vitality.