凌家滩玉人出土于安徽含山凌家滩遗址，距今约5300—5800年，是新石器时代的重要玉器之一。玉人通常呈站立或跪坐姿态，双手放在胸前，造型十分独特。
The Jade Figurine of Lingjiatan was unearthed at the Lingjiatan archaeological site in Anhui and dates back approximately 5,300–5,800 years. It is one of the remarkable jade objects from the Neolithic period, often depicting a human figure standing or kneeling with its hands held near the chest.
更特别的是，这类玉人并不像普通装饰品，更可能与当时的祭祀和宗教观念有关。它让我们看到，在中国早期文明中，玉不仅是珍贵的材料，也可能是连接人与神灵、现实与精神世界的重要媒介。
What makes these figurines especially intriguing is that they were likely more than simple ornaments. They may have been connected to rituals and religious beliefs, suggesting that jade was not merely a precious material but could also serve as a medium connecting humans with the spiritual world.