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Pair Nephrite Jade Mandarin Ducks Jewelry Boxes #954931

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Pair Nephrite Jade Mandarin Ducks Jewelry Boxes #954931
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This pair of refined Mandarin Ducks Jewelry Boxes were carved from a piece of fine-grained Nephrite Jade Gemstone. The carving is very fine and detailed. It brings life to this pair of lovely water fowl. In ancient times, the fair ladies put their rings and studs into the box to keep them. They are probably the marriage portion of the fair lady. The gemstone is very fine Nephrite Jade. The Chinese have always regarded Mandarin Ducks as perfect mates. Called 鸳鸯 "Yin Yiong" in Chinese, Mandarin Ducks mate for life (as opposed to the Emperors who had a numerous number of concubines). They are also excellent mates, taking perfect care of each other. Never seen apart or without the other tagging along many termed this the "perfect marriage". As such they eventually became the definitive symbol for conjugal bliss. Even today they are still the most potent symbol of everlasting love.So it?s also a fantastic item for lover and spouses.
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:206B.C.-220B.C.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:China</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:2.7</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:2.9</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:5.5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:1.57</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:Pair Nephrite Jade Mandarin Ducks Jewelry Boxes</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:Jade</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Hand Carved</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Canton</td></tr>
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