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White Jade Money Bat on Finger Citron Pendant #832444

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White Jade Money Bat on Finger Citron Pendant #832444
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4"><tr><td><em> </em></td></tr><tr> <td width="100%"> This Finger Citron was carved from a piece of fine-grained Sinkiang Mutton Fat Nephrite White jade mined in Hotan region of China. It is elaborately carved with a money bat resting on the side of an auspicious finger citrion. Several Reishi Lingzhui Fungus, which are believed to be able to cure thousands of deases, a peach of Immmortality and a Megranate of Feitality are carved on this lucky citron. The bat is sort of auspicious animal in China. Bats and gourds were used as subjects for more than 100 patterns because the Chinese words "bat" and "gourd" sound like "good fortune" in Chinese. When a bat was carved on an ancient coin with a hole, it meant that fortune was at hand; bats coupled with birthday peaches referred to fortune and longevity; bats mixed with sika, birthday peaches and magpies were also considered good omens. These beliefs reflected the ancient Chinese people's yearning for a happy life and revealed the essence of China's traditional culture. In Chinese language the word bat is pronounced FU 蝠, and the word happiness is also pronounced FU 福. So people here believe that the bat is a symbol of happiness and it would bring happiness to people who wear it. Bat is also one of the eight auspicious animals in China. I guarantee all my merchandise 100%. If you don't like it, simply ship it back for a FULL REFUND!! Bid With ConfidenceMONEY BACK GUARANTEED IF NOT SATISFIED! </td></tr><tr> <td> </td></tr><tr> <td>Reference #: AA06030310</td></tr><tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr><tr><td>Year:18th</td></tr><tr><td>Country:China</td></tr><tr><td>Height:2.75</td></tr><tr><td>Depth:0.8</td></tr><tr><td>Width:1.7</td></tr><tr><td>Weight:0.15</td></tr><tr><td>Title:White Jade Money Bat on Finger Citron Pendant</td></tr><tr><td>Materials:Hotan Jade</td></tr><tr><td>Type:Hand Carved</td></tr><tr><td>Location:Canton</td></tr></table>