On the bank of Linjiang, the stone is plain, tempered for thousands of years, gentle and clever.
Phoenix flute moves, jade pot turns, fish dragon dances all night. -Song Xin Qiji's Yuan Xi Jade Case.
Pick jade, pick jade, and make a lewd step. -"The Old Lady Picks Jade Songs" by Li He in the Tang Dynasty. Gan Kun has the essence, but Bao has nothing. -"Ode to Jade" by Wei in Tang Dynasty. Lanling wine tulips, jade bowls filled with amber light. -Li Bai's Stay in the Bank.