A LARGE JADEITE JADE, RUBY AND EMERALD PENDANT...
A LARGE JADEITE JADE, RUBY AND EMERALD PENDANT
Composed of a large engraved colourless jadeite jade with inscriptions, framed by two textured gold dragons with cabochon emeralds for eyes and two cabochon ruby accents, mounted in 18K gold, French assay marks, maker's mark 'BJ', length 7cm
Four-word phrases are popular within Chinese culture and have been used for the last three thousand years. With each word carrying just one syllable, there is a delight in conjuring enchanting imagery and complex thoughts in four simple sounds.
Inscribed on this pendant are the words quang jin pei yu, which literally means the clanking of gold and the wearing of jade. Reading further into this, the phrase denotes wealth and beauty, wishing these attributes on the wearer. This collection of words occurs frequently in the poetry of the Tang and Sung dynasties and is easily recognised by those with an understanding of the language.
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A LARGE JADEITE JADE, RUBY AND EMERALD PENDANT
Composed of a large engraved colourless jadeite jade with inscriptions, framed by two textured gold dragons with cabochon emeralds for eyes and two cabochon ruby accents, mounted in 18K gold, French assay marks, maker's mark 'BJ', length 7cm
Four-word phrases are popular within Chinese culture and have been used for the last three thousand years. With each word carrying just one syllable, there is a delight in conjuring enchanting imagery and complex thoughts in four simple sounds.
Inscribed on this pendant are the words quang jin pei yu, which literally means the clanking of gold and the wearing of jade. Reading further into this, the phrase denotes wealth and beauty, wishing these attributes on the wearer. This collection of words occurs frequently in the poetry of the Tang and Sung dynasties and is easily recognised by those with an understanding of the language.
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