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This image shows a newspaper clipping mounted on a beige paper backing with two punch holes at the top, suggesting it was stored in a binder. The clipping is from the Quincy Patriot Ledger, dated January 28, 1975, as handwritten in red ink at the top right.

The article is titled:

“Jade Exhibit
‘Stones of Heaven’
Sparkle in the Fogg”

It is written by Dorothy H. Kelso, a Patriot Ledger correspondent.

Content Summary:

The article covers a jade exhibit at Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum, featuring a 60-piece collection of ancient Chinese jades gifted by Grenville Winthrop, a wealthy 1886 Harvard alumnus. The exhibit was a significant event, having been delayed due to lack of space and the need for scholarly research, and was accompanied by a published catalogue titled “Ancient Chinese Jades From the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection.”

Key points from the article:

• Curator’s Insight: Professor Max Loehr, a recently retired curator of Oriental art at the Fogg, guided visitors and explained the exhibit. He emphasized the variety of jade pieces — simple, unadorned objects excavated from tombs dating before the end of the Han Dynasty (220 A.D.).
• Exhibit Layout: The display included 184 shapes and purposes of jade, arranged not in strict historical order but in a thematic, almost circular fashion to help viewers appreciate the pieces.
• Cultural Significance: Prof. Loehr described jade as “the stone of heaven,” explaining its transformation from a practical material requiring immense patience and skill to shape, into an object of virtue — embodying charity, rectitude, wisdom, courage, and justice. Each piece was believed to bring five virtues to its owner.
• Unique Artifacts: The article highlights several standout pieces:
  • A silver rabbit with ears streaming back.
  • A mud-brown turtle half an inch thick, representing a celestial body.
  • A fish silhouette with a jade water feature in its mouth.
  • A thumb-sized cinnamon bear with naughtily smiling features, its fur folded over fat tummies — described as a folkcraft still practiced in China.
• Accessibility: The exhibit was free to the public, with gallery talks by museum members on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. A single copy of the catalogue was available for use in the gallery.
• Exhibit Duration: The Winthrop Exhibit of Ancient Chinese Jades was scheduled to continue at the Fogg Museum through March 16, 1975.

Images in the Clipping:

There are two black-and-white photographs included:

1. Top photo: Labeled “Pair of pendants, late Eastern Chou period (480-222 B.C.)” — shows two elongated, humanoid jade pendants, possibly stylized figures.
2. Bottom photo: Labeled “Figure of kneeling man, probably Shang period (c. 1550-1050 B.C.)” — depicts a detailed jade carving of a kneeling male figure, possibly a servant or ritual figure, with stylized facial features.

Overall Impression:

The article blends art historical commentary with accessible journalism, celebrating the exquisite craftsmanship and deep cultural symbolism of ancient Chinese jade. It reflects mid-1970s American interest in Asian art and academic institutions’ role in sharing such treasures with the public. The handwritten date and archival mounting suggest this clipping was saved as a memento or research item.

The headline “‘Stones of Heaven’ Sparkle in the Fogg” captures both the physical beauty and the spiritual reverence surrounding these ancient artifacts.

The image appears to be a newspaper clipping or article from the "Quincy Patriot Ledger" dated January 28, 1975. The article is titled "Jade Exhibit 'Stones of Heaven' Sparkle in the Fogg." It's written by Dorothy H. Kelso, a Patriot Ledger Correspondent, and discusses the revelation of Harvard's Fogg Art Museum's collection of archaic jades.

The article includes two photographs of ancient Chinese jade artifacts:

1. A pair of pendants from the late Eastern Chou period (480-222 B.C.).
2. A figure of a kneeling man, possibly from the Shang period (c. 1550-1050 B.C.).

The text provides details about the collection, such as its size (630 pieces), the donor (Grenville Winthrop), and the scholarly efforts behind the exhibit. It also describes the history and significance of jade in Chinese culture, including its use in various artifacts like dagger axes, scepters, and ritual disks. The article mentions the exhibition's catalog, which is available for purchase during the show.

The photograph of the newspaper clipping is placed on a piece of brown paper, and the top of the clipping has markings indicating it might have been part of a collection or archive.

This image is a newspaper clipping titled "Jade Exhibit 'Stones of Heaven' Sparkle in the Fogg," written by Dorothy H. Kelso, dated January 28, 1975. The article discusses a jade exhibit at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum, featuring a 630-piece collection of archaic jades gifted by Grenville Winthrop in 1943.

The article includes two photographs:

1. A pair of pendants from the late Eastern Chou period (480-222 B.C.).
2. A figure of a kneeling man, likely from the Shang period (c. 1550-1050 B.C.).

The text explains the historical significance of the jade collection, its origins, and the craftsmanship involved in creating these artifacts. It mentions the curator, Prof. Max Loehr, who has authored a catalogue titled "Ancient Chinese Jades From the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection." The article also describes various types of jade artifacts on display and their cultural importance.

The clipping is mounted on a piece of brown paper with two holes at the top, suggesting it was part of a binder or folder.

The image shows a newspaper clipping mounted on a cardboard sheet. The cardboard sheet is brown, and the newspaper clipping is white. The newspaper clipping is a feature article about the Jade Exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum. The article is titled "'Stones of Heaven' Sparkle in the Fogg" and is written by Dorothy H. Kelso. There are two photographs of artifacts in the article, one of a pair of pendants and one of a kneeling man.

The image is of a newspaper clipping about an exhibition of jades at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The clipping is titled "Stones of Heaven, Sparkle in the Fog" and includes a photograph of two jade figurines from the Eastern Chou period. The article discusses the origins and significance of jade in Chinese culture, as well as the details of the exhibition.

The image depicts a mounted exhibit or display board from a museum or gallery, specifically the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The board is titled "Jade Exhibit" and features the headline "‘Stones of Heaven’ Sparkle in the Fogg", dated January 28, 1975, and attributed to Dorothy H. Kelsey of the Patriot Ledger Correspondent.

Key Elements in the Image:

Left Side:

• Photographs of Artifacts:
  • Top: A pair of pendants from the late Eastern Chou period (480–222 B.C.). These are described as "Pair of pendants."
  • Bottom: A figure of a kneeling man, likely from the Shang period (c. 1550–1050B.C.), labeled as "Figure of kneeling man."

Center:

• Headline and Title:
  • The main title is "‘Stones of Heaven’ Sparkle in the Fogg", emphasizing the theme of jade artifacts.
  • The exhibit is described as revealing "one of the foremost collections of jade in the Western world."

Right Side:

• Textual Content:
  • Introduction: The exhibit features jade artifacts bequeathed to the Grenville Winthrop Collection in 1943, with an estimated value of $88 million.
  • Exhibit Details:
    • The jade collection was deemed inadequate for scholarly research until recently, when Prof. Max Loehr, a renowned jade scholar, undertook extensive research.
    • The exhibit includes over 200 jade objects, many of which were excavated from Neolithic and Bronze Age sites in China.
    • The artifacts span from the Shang period (c. 1550–1050B.C.) to the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220).
  • Exhibit Layout:
    • The three galleries are likened to a Piéd Piper, guiding visitors through the exhibit.
    • The exhibit is designed to allow time for contemplation and appreciation of the jade artifacts.
  • Educational Aspects:
    • The exhibit includes gallery talks by members of the museum's Oriental Department.
    • A catalogue is available for purchase, and a single copy can be used in the gallery.

Additional Notes:

• Jade Characteristics:
  • The text describes jade as an extremely hard stone, valued for its moist substance and soft, satiny sheen.
  • Jade was believed to possess protective virtues, such as warding off evil spirits, bringing good luck, and symbolizing wisdom, courage, and justice.
  • The exhibit highlights the symbolic and spiritual significance of jade in ancient Chinese culture.

Visual Design:

• The board is mounted on a brown cardboard-like material, suggesting it is part of a physical display or exhibit panel.
• The layout is clean and organized, with clear headings, subheadings, and accompanying photographs to illustrate the artifacts.

Summary:

The image showcases a mounted exhibit board from the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting a significant jade collection. It emphasizes the historical, cultural, and artistic importance of jade artifacts, with detailed descriptions of specific pieces and the exhibit's educational and scholarly value. The board serves as both an informational guide and a visual showcase for visitors.

This image is of a newspaper clipping titled "Stones of Heaven Sparkle in the Fogg," written by Dorothy H. Kelso and labeled as published in the Quincy Patriot Ledger on January 25, 1975. The article discusses an exhibit of jade artwork at the Harvard University Fogg Museum. The text describes the significance and history of jade artifacts, the cultural importance of jade, and the features of the exhibit.

On the left side of the clipping, there are two photographs showing jade objects. The top photo is labeled "Pair of pendants, late Eastern Chou period (490–222 B.C.)," while the bottom photo is labeled "Figure of kneeling man, probably Shang period (c. 1530–1050 B.C.)." The clipping itself is mounted on a piece of brown paper with two punched holes at the top, likely for storage in a binder.

This image shows an article clipping mounted on a brown paper background with a construction paper header. The article is about a jade exhibit titled "Stones of Heaven Sparkle in the Fogg," indicating that it was likely displayed at the Fogg Museum. The author of the article is Dorothy H. Kelso, and it was written for the "Patriot Ledger," as indicated by the note at the top. The date listed is "Jan '73, 1975."

The article features two black and white images of ancient Chinese artifacts. The top photo is of a "Pair of pendants, late Eastern Chou period (480-222 B.C.)" and the bottom photo is of a "Figure of kneeling man, probably Shang period (ca. 1350-1050 B.C.)." The text in the article appears to describe the significance and history behind the jade pieces and the exhibit itself, as well as the cultural importance of jade to Chinese art and history. There is a worn out thumbtack through a hole at the top of the brown background, suggesting that this clipping was likely posted on a board or wall for display purposes.

The image shows a newspaper clipping mounted on a brown backing. The clipping is from the "Quincy Patriot Ledger," dated January 28, 1975, as handwritten in red ink at the top.

The article is titled "Jade Exhibit: 'Stones of Heaven' Sparkle in the Fogg," written by Dorothy H. Kelso, a correspondent for the Patriot Ledger. The article discusses an exhibit of archaic jade collection revealed at Harvard's Fogg Art Museum, detailing the origins, significance, and craftsmanship of the jade pieces.

There are two black and white photographs on the left side of the clipping: one showing a pair of jade pendants from the late Eastern Chou period (480-222 B.C.), and another of a figure of a kneeling man from the Shuang period (c. 1550-1050 B.C.). The text explains the historical and cultural importance of the pieces and mentions a related catalog and lectures at the exhibit.

A vintage newspaper clipping mounted on brown card stock with two punched holes at the top. The article is titled “Stones of Heaven’ Sparkle in the Fogg,” a Jade Exhibit by Dorothy H. Kelso, described as a Jade exhibit. On the left are two small black-and-white photos with captions: “Pair of pendants, late Eastern Chou period (480–222 B.C.)” and “Figure of kneeling man, probably Shang period (c. 1350–1050 B.C.).” The page has three columns of text, and at the top of the card there is a red handwritten note that appears to say “Quincy Patriot Ledger Jan 28, 1975.” The overall look is aged archival print.