A MOTTLED JADE CARVING OF A CHINESE CABBAGE...
A MOTTLED JADE CARVING OF A CHINESE CABBAGE
China, Likely Ming Dynasty
Naturalistically carved in a mottled stone with dark inclusions. Affixed to a wooden stand.
H (with stand): 15 cm
Gross weight: 398 grams
Note:
The cabbage (baicai þà ¢à à £ or qingcai µ©à à à £) is a symbol for wealth because it has the same pronunciation as the word "money" or "wealth" (cai à ⠦ó).
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A MOTTLED JADE CARVING OF A CHINESE CABBAGE
China, Likely Ming Dynasty
Naturalistically carved in a mottled stone with dark inclusions. Affixed to a wooden stand.
H (with stand): 15 cm
Gross weight: 398 grams
Note:
The cabbage (baicai þà ¢à à £ or qingcai µ©à à à £) is a symbol for wealth because it has the same pronunciation as the word "money" or "wealth" (cai à ⠦ó).
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