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What do jade carvings mean?
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Jade carvings can have a variety of meanings depending on their shape. In general, jade represents good fortune, purity, grace and beauty. Shop a range of expertly vetted jade jewelry and decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Chinese jade carving of a branch of flowers
Located in New York, NY
on fitted, carved wooden base; 3.5in(D) x 9in(W) x 9.2in(H) are the overall dimensions of the jade carving with the wooden base; dimensions of jade carving only: 8.25in(W) x 5.25in(H...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese jade carving of a double gourd form cover jar
Located in New York, NY
jade with apple green and russet tones; jade carving on fitted wooden base; measurements of jade carving only: 5.5in(H) x 6in(W) x 4in(D); overall measurements with wooden base: 7i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Old or Antique Chinese Jade Carving of a Pack Yak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine old or antique Chinese jade carving.
In the form of a yak (or possibly a dzo) with with a large wrapped package on its back (likely a ger/yurt)
There is old glue residue to ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese jade carving of a horse
Located in New York, NY
can be used as a necklace pendant
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese jade carving of a ram
Located in New York, NY
can be used as a necklace pendant
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese celadon jade carving of a monkey
Located in New York, NY
carving of a monkey with her baby playing on top of her head
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade


