Carved in Suzhou style, this piece of white jade was carved into two peaches on the one side and a bat on the other. Both commonly pictured in Chinese art, the peach is a symbol of longevity, while the bat is a homophone of good fortune.
Suzhou-style Jade Carving
Suzhou is one of the places of origin of Chinese jade carving. By the Tang dynasty (618-907), workshops of jade carving were established. By the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Suzhou artisans became famous throughout the country. Suzhou-style jade carvings are mainly small pieces, most of which are vases, figures, flowers and animals. Traditional decorative workmanship was applied to the carvings, and the curios are exquisite and graceful.
Jade pendant carved with peaches and bat
$1,180
26 x 17 x 10 mm, 10 grams
Carved in Suzhou style, this piece of white jade was carved into two peaches on the one side and a bat on the other. Both commonly pictured in Chinese art, the peach is a symbol of longevity, while the bat is a homophone of good fortune.
Suzhou-style Jade Carving
Suzhou is one of the places of origin of Chinese jade carving. By the Tang dynasty (618-907), workshops of jade carving were established. By the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Suzhou artisans became famous throughout the country. Suzhou-style jade carvings are mainly small pieces, most of which are vases, figures, flowers and animals. Traditional decorative workmanship was applied to the carvings, and the curios are exquisite and graceful.
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