Quality Carved Jade Pendant With Fish Biting Fortune On Lotus Leaf k174NS
This 2-inch jadeite pendant is a vibrant showcase of traditional Chinese symbolism and natural color. Expertly carved from a single stone, the piece features a multi-colored palette ranging from a cool, icy celadon green in the center to warm honey-yellow and deep russet-red hues along the edges. The focal point is a finely detailed carp, its scales and fins meticulously rendered as it leaps amidst stylized swirling waves. Resting atop a broad lotus leaf that forms the pendant's scalloped silhouette, the fish is joined by a ruyi motif and a coin, traditional symbols representing wealth, longevity, and the fulfillment of all wishes. A small aperture at the top allows for easy suspension, making this an intricate piece of wearable art that celebrates both craftsmanship and auspicious meaning
Fish is the symbol of wealth, every day has fish mean every day has good food because fish is an expensive food in the old day.
Jade is believed to have a protective function ( against the bad fortune ) in the Chinese culture. Genuine jade shows its beauty after being worn for a period of time. The even distribution green and yellow and the transparency of the jade is used to calculate the value of the piece. The nature of the texture and color is not the lab jade that can compare.
Dimension: w2" x d1.25 x thickness 0.25"
Origin: China
Period: 1980+
Material: Natural Jade. untreated A grade
Condition: Hand carved, good condition
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