Lost Ming Dynasty goldworking technique recreated after nearly 500 years Chinese goldsmiths during Ming Dynasty produced fine jewelry found in Hubei province tombs. A recent study in NPJ Heritage Science examined earrings from Prince Zhu Zairong tomb, died 1545. Researchers studied a lost method named Jin zhe si. The method creates filigree appearance without using wire... More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2026/07/ming-dynasty-goldworking-technique-recreated/ Follow @archaeology@mstdn.social #archaeology #archaeologynews #ancientchina #mingdynasty