Jade Xiuqiu --- Hallowed-cut Jade Ball Featured

Jade xiuqiu, intricately hollowed cut ball, one inside another, is well known for its complicated process and design. Jade carving dates back to the late of 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. Typical of jade carving are flowers, birds, animals, vases, incense burners, and human figures, especially beautiful women from popular fairy tales and legends. 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. According to Chinese Fengshui, jade carving ornament may be as a talisman to put in your house or office, and it will bring you good luck and fortune.

Material: Jade

Dimensions: 7"7/8H×5"1/8L×3"1/4W

Preparation time: 2-3 working days