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China Jade Turtle from the Five Dynasties Period
$72,000.00 USD
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China Jade Turtle from the Five Dynasties Period
$72,000.00 USD
Jade Turtle from the Five Dynasties Period, China
Meaning: The turtle, one of the "Four Auspicious Creatures," symbolizes both longevity and protection in Five Dynasties culture. This jade turtle represents the auspicious wish for "ten thousand years of turtle life," signifying long life, good health, and prosperity. Furthermore, due to the turbulent times of the Five Dynasties, the turtle's attribute of "protecting the home and ensuring peace" was even more revered, embodying people's yearning for lasting peace and well-being amidst chaos.
This jade turtle is exquisitely crafted from Xiuyan jade, with a clear and elegant color and a delicate and firm texture. The body is covered with natural ochre-red patina, the patterns blending naturally with the jade's quality, and the patina is smooth and lustrous. The overall design inherits the dynamism of the Tang Dynasty and foreshadows the simplicity of the Song Dynasty, making it a typical representative of jade artifacts from the transitional period of the Five Dynasties.
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