Size:2.2"*0.8"
Origin:Hetian of Xijiang
Material:top class famous Hetian jade
With vivid hand carved dragon, a piece of rare jade crafts!
Hetian jade is considered jade of highest grade for its fine quality, pure texture and color of mutton tallow. Jewelry tributes to Chinese emperors from Xinjiang were mostly made of hetian jade. Jade stones above the 5,000-meter snow line on the Kunlun Mountain are always mysterious attractions to travelers from the outside world.
Crystal clear jade stone has long been appreciated since ancient times. Seals of ancient emperors and kings were all made of jade. Since Shang Dynasty (17th - 11th century BC), jade stone has been carved into ritual, sacrificial and music instruments as well as decorations and used in solemn occasions such as worship, coronation and alliance ceremonies. Jade was also an old, valuable and popular goods along the Silk Road.
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