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Hand-Carved Jade Vase 32cm Pair
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Stunning Pair of Hand Carved Chinese Icy White Nephrite Jade Vases
Measures: 32cm Tall
***Great Unique Gift Ideas!!***
Additional Information:
- The Chinese have revered jade since Neolithic times. Archeological data shows that the ancient Chinese were using nephrite jade to make ornaments and weapons between 7000 and 8000 years ago. According to an ancient Chinese proverb: "You can put a price on gold, but jade is priceless."[Source: Fred Ward, National Geographic, September 1987; Timothy Green, Smithsonian magazine, 1984]
- The Chinese word "yu which we translate as "jade" actually refers to to any rock that is carved. Some 30 or 40 different kinds of mineral in China are called yu. Nephrite is known as "lao-yu" (“old jade”) or "bing-yu" (“ice jade"). The Chinese or Japanese have no hesitation in buying good pieces to give their families or friends for good luck.
Shipping & Policies
Stunning Pair of Hand Carved Chinese Icy White Nephrite Jade Vases
Measures: 32cm Tall
***Great Unique Gift Ideas!!***
Additional Information:
- The Chinese have revered jade since Neolithic times. Archeological data shows that the ancient Chinese were using nephrite jade to make ornaments and weapons between 7000 and 8000 years ago. According to an ancient Chinese proverb: "You can put a price on gold, but jade is priceless."[Source: Fred Ward, National Geographic, September 1987; Timothy Green, Smithsonian magazine, 1984]
- The Chinese word "yu which we translate as "jade" actually refers to to any rock that is carved. Some 30 or 40 different kinds of mineral in China are called yu. Nephrite is known as "lao-yu" (“old jade”) or "bing-yu" (“ice jade"). The Chinese or Japanese have no hesitation in buying good pieces to give their families or friends for good luck.
