Double Fish And Lotus Flower Jade Carving Ornament
A piece of work of art from Good Orient! This jade ornament is about double fish and lotus flower and it is handmade by a skilled craftsman. The process is very complicated and it always takes a skilled craftsman about three or four months to complete. In Chinese culture, double fish is the symbol of abundant wealth. Lotus flower means noble mind, so it is always one of favorite subjects for Chinese art and literature. In China, jade carving dates back to the late Old Stone Age. By the late New Stone Age, jade ornamens such as bi (pierced disc), zhui (pendants), earrings and beads had appeared. In the Shang and Zhou dynasties(11th century B.C.-256B.C), jade articles were used as ritual objects and symbols of personal morality or political authority. Jade has been cherished by the Chinese as a symbol of many virtues. Its hardness suggests firmness and loyalty, and its luster projects purity and beauty.Typical of jade carving are flowers, birds, animals, vases, incense burners, and human figures, especially beautiful women from popular fairy tales and legends. The skill of the craftsman is shown in his ability to make the best use of the natural color and the shape of the raw material. According to Chinese FengShui, if you put such a precious jade ornament in your house or your desk, it will bring you good luck and good fortune.

Preparation time: 2-3 working days
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