Intricately carved openwork jade pendant

**Only One Piece Available** Product Name: Intricately carved openwork jade pendant Size: ________________________________________ **Antique, also known as "Old Item," refers to objects over 100 years old.** This intricately carved openwork jade pendant showcases symbolic motifs and patterns, reflecting the rich heritage and artistic value of Chinese jade culture. In traditional Chinese beliefs, jade is regarded as a symbol of noble virtues, embodying qualities such as benevolence, righteousness, wisdom, courage, and purity. The design of this piece combines openwork carving with detailed decorative motifs, which may convey blessings of good fortune, peace, or longevity. The upper section appears to feature a character, possibly "shou" (longevity) or another auspicious symbol, while the lower section incorporates patterns such as mythical beasts or cloud motifs, further enhancing its cultural significance. As a collectible, this jade pendant holds both artistic and historical value. Openwork jade carvings were considered highly prized in ancient times due to their intricate craftsmanship and technical difficulty, often associated with status, identity, or ceremonial use. This piece embodies not only the skill of the artisan but also ancient aspirations for a harmonious and prosperous life. It serves as a meaningful artifact that bridges history and aesthetics, making it a valuable addition to any collection. ________________________________________ Jade is divided into two main categories: Soft Jade (Local Jade) and Hard Jade (Myanmar Jade). Soft and hard jade have different properties, including hardness, specific gravity, and chemical composition. Soft jade has a Mohs hardness of 6-6.5, and is found in places such as Hualien, Taiwan, and local Chinese jades. These jades come in various colors, mainly black, gray, green, brown, yellow, and white, with white being the rarest. Hard jade, also known as jadeite, has 7-8 main sources worldwide. Myanmar jadeite belongs to this category, coming in various colors, including white, green, white with green, yellow, brown, black, and purple, with the prized Myanmar emerald green being the most valuable. It is widely recognized that jadeite over 100 years old is particularly valuable and is known in the antique world as "Old Item" jade. ________________________________________ Sumi Antique is a platform created by the antique collector Sumi. Driven by a deep passion for antique culture, Sumi has traveled the world for many years, collecting beautiful elements from around the globe, including exquisite small antiques and rare objects. Each item is a work of art imbued with the traces of time. Our company offers a wide range of fine antique collectibles, including: Ming and Qing dynasty jade, Kingfisher featherwork (Dian Cui), gold gilding, enamel, silver, colored glaze, amber, coral, walrus ivory, and other semi-precious stones, among others.