LOT 0028 DOUBLE HEADED DRAGON JADE SEAL
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Dimensions: 77.02mm H x 91.07mm W Weight: 1,153.4g Chinese Qing Dynasty double headed dragons carved natural nephrite jade seal. Finely carved nephrite white jade of double dragons cross facing toward flaming Pearl on the center, enormously standing over a pedestal block. The tall rectangle platform showing Chinese calligraphy poem inscription followed with signatures seals. Rectangle slab of white colored jade with natural inclusion marbling. Crisp even sides, etched into the perimeter with well-defined lettering outlined in olive green pigmentation. Protruding from the stamp column is the dominating figure of a double headed dragon striding the seal. Sculpture of Dragon is centered on the seal block with evenly spaced gaps all the way around allowing for the users fingers to comfortably rest on the edges. The Jade is perfectly polished and feels smooth to the touch. Translucent milk-white appearance with a reddish hint throughout. Dragon is the symbol of the Emperor, the Son of Heaven, eternity, Yang and Yin, male vigor and fecundity, the Li-Shui wave pattern which is known to be the abode of dragons. The Expert workmanship is the absolute highlight of this gorgeous nephrite jade screen, a portion of this natural jade is considered quite rare. The Nephrite white Jade has a lustrous tone, with pale-creme iridescent and attractive sporadic golden russet inclusions, exquisite and detail, the jade stone have clean tone, with pale-creme iridescent and moist milky appearance. Notes :Jade is precious not because it is rare, but because the quality of jade corresponds to virtue. It relates to such virtues as benevolence, wisdom, righteousness, propriety, loyalty, and trustworthiness, and it also corresponds to the ways of the heaven and earth. Jade is mild and gentle, just like a benevolence. Jade has a fine texture yet it is solid, just like a wise person; with a careful, meticulous and thorough way of handling things. Though jade has edges and corners, it is not sharp and will not hurt others, resembling a sense of justice and uprightness. When the jade is hung, it symbolizes polite restraint and prudence. When it is struck, it releases a clear and spirited sound like music. Though jade is beautiful, blemishes do not obscure its merits. Just like loyalty, it is without bias and without the need to conceal. In addition, the color of jade can be seen from all angles. Just like trustworthiness, a person's behavior is consistent with words.
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