1225647

Deep Green Jade Pendant From Qijia Culture #1225647

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Asian Antiques Start Price:45.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
Deep Green Jade Pendant From Qijia Culture #1225647
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This artware is a piece of porcelain deep green jade pendant unearthed from neolithic Qijia Culture of China.Its shape look like a comb,very elaborate.Jade has always held a special place in Chinese culture. From ancient times its value has been considered to be greater than gold or silver. Beginning in the Neolithic period, the stone was carved into shapes such as discs (bi) or square
tubes (cong) and placed on the body of the deceased within the tomb. Believed
to have special protective powers, jade was thought to preserve the body from
decomposition as well as to protect it from evil spirits.
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<tr><td>Condition:good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Pack away</td></tr>


<tr><td>Height:4.2</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:0.2</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:11</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Deep Green Jade Pendant From Qijia Culture</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:USA</td></tr>
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