The origins of Chinese civilization and Western civilization are obviously different. Western civilization originated in the Bronze Age

while Chinese civilization originated in the Jade Age. In the 5000-year history of Chinese civilization

axe as the symbol of kingship also originated in the Jade Age. Jade axe is the symbol of military power

divine power

and kingship combined. In the history of Chinese civilization

axe as the symbol of kingship has gone through the era of stone axe

jade axe

bronze axe

and iron axe in order of time. With the advent of the Bronze Age and the Iron Age

the symbolic significance of jade axe for kingship has gradually weakened

but the phenomenon of using jade to symbolize kingship has entwined the development of Chinese civilization for more than five thousand years. So

special attention should be paid to the influence of the Jade Age on the origin of kingship

and the Jade Age should be given a proper historical position.