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From the most mysterious and mystical place in the world, own a piece of history! The ultimate conversation piece.
For thousands of years jade is a symbol of love, virtue and status. Ancient people believed jade the essence of Heaven and Earth, so they carved jade into birds, beasts and worshiped it as totems. Witchcraft applied jade as a percussion instrument since it sounded pleasing to the ear and traveled far. Jade became a musical instrument.
Confucius concluded jade had 11 virtues, benevolence, fidelity, polite etiquette, wisdom and sincerity, etc. It was not only a decoration but also a symbol of ethics and norms. People associated jade with heroes.
Jade stood for Heaven, Earth, east, west, south, north and emperors. A messenger between Heaven and mankind.
Chinese people believed jade had supernatural power. Using jade wares and jade ornaments could resist invasion of evil influence, avoid evil apparitions, secure safety and auspiciousness.
People believed that jade was edible and could keep one physically immortal. Most of them are Taoists.
Jade was highly regulated in ancient China. It could be shaped into only a few catagories of goods that included: imperial, aristricrats, military, religious and grave goods. Chinese tombs were loaded with goods to be used in the afterlife as in Egypt and South American early civilizations.
Many of these early carvings had sacred meanings and were included as ancient burial offerings.
Jade is cool to the touch and rings like iron when tapped. For 5,000 years jade has been shaped by abraiding with water and sand. It is the second strongest mineral next to diamond and was once considered more valuable than gold in the Orient. Mineralization from tomb moisture may be present and appear as a white crystalization on the surface. If jade has been laid on the body then the iron in blood turns it red (blood jade). When jade has laid on silver then it turns black.
- Antique and Collectible Han Dynasty
- One of a kind unusual and exotic gift
- Beautiful Natural Color Old Jade No Dye
- Home or Office Accent
- 7 x 3.8 x 2 Inches TantricBuddhistRelics ***** Rating
