本卷收錄新石器時代至魏晉南北朝玉器231件，此時期是玉器史上由始創至成熟的時期，其造型、紋飾及內涵無不與神靈和儀禮有關，甚至對玉料本身亦賦與許多人格化了的“德”的觀念，產生超乎玉料本身的特殊功能。此卷大部分未曾公開展出，讓讀者窺視上古玉的神秘。
Jade articles are included in three books. Most of the jade articles included in Book I were exeuted in the periods from the New Stone Age to the Northern and Southern dynasties (420-589). All of them have not been put out on public display so far.
Book II includes the jade articles produced in the dynasties from Sui, Tang to Ming. All of them are treasures handed down from ancient times. Their production dates are reliable.
The jade articles contained in Book III were found in Qing's imperial place. They are kept in the Palace Museum.
Jade articles are included in three books. Most of the jade articles included in Book I were exeuted in the periods from the New Stone Age to the Northern and Southern dynasties (420-589). All of them have not been put out on public display so far.
Book II includes the jade articles produced in the dynasties from Sui, Tang to Ming. All of them are treasures handed down from ancient times. Their production dates are reliable.
The jade articles contained in Book III were found in Qing's imperial place. They are kept in the Palace Museum.