White jade carved gourds

**Only One Piece Available** Material: White jade carved gourds (Antique) Size:53.2 x 31.2 x12 mm --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Antique, also known as "Old Item," refers to objects over 100 years old. White jade carved gourds are a classic motif in Chinese jade carving, symbolizing fertility, family prosperity, and longevity. The abundance of seeds and the entwined vines represent continuity of lineage and a life of abundance. The pure and noble quality of white jade complements the smooth, rounded form of the gourd. Often paired with auspicious elements such as bats and lingzhi mushrooms, it embodies blessings and showcases exquisite craftsmanship. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.