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Petite Sinkiang Honey Jade Cicada Leaf Pendant #939674

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Petite Sinkiang Honey Jade Cicada Leaf Pendant #939674
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Carved with a little cicica resting on a piece of leaf, sucking its juices. Top drilled. The carving is very fine and elaborately applied. Ancient Chinese regarded cicada as the symbol of immortality. Because of its life history, cicada is regarded as a symbol of resurrection. The lava works its way into the earth, and, after a long subterranean existence of many years, emerges to the surface in the pupa stage from which the cicada is transformed. The exuviae of the cicada also symbolizes the re-birth of the mortals. It is said cicada brings longevity to its owner. Some anthropologists and archaeologists have known for years that the ancient Chinese regarded cicadas as symbols of rebirth or immortality. In much the same way as the early Egyptians thought of the sacred scarab. Unlike the latter case, however, few western entomologists are aware of cicada symbolism used by the early Chinese. It is not mentioned in any English language entomology textbook of which I am aware. The habits of the various classes of animals are very different. Thus silkworms eat but do not drink, while cicadas drink but do not eat." "cicadas were transformed from their larvae living in the soil." "nymphs of cicada... served as delicious viands for the nobles, as indicated in books published before the twelfth century B.C." Actually nowadays, I still eat the nymphs of cicada. They very yummy and rich in protein. 
Cicada girdle pendants or toggles (chui-tzu) are very similar in appearance to funeral jades ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:18th</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:China</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:0.6</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:0.9</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:1.75</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:0.044</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:Petite Sinkiang Honey Jade Cicada Leaf Pendant</td></tr>

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