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What do jade carvings mean?

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What do jade carvings mean?
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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Jade Carving Group Finely Carved
Located in Somis, CA
This special collection comprises a three-dimensional celadon jade carving of a magpie perched on
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Jade Carving Group Finely Carved
$1,400 Sale Price / set
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Antique Chinese Butterscotch Jade Carving of Foliage 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese abstract sculpture offers carved butterscotch jade in foliate form, drilled for
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Mutton Fat Jade Carving on Hardwood Stand, Unsigned, China, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Mutton Fat jade amulet carving on elaborate hardwood stand - the hand carved jade with pierced
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Ming Period Jade Carving Mounted in 14K Gold as Pendant.
By Wei Xiao Ming
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese Ming period dragon carving mounted as pendant in yellow gold. The metal mounting is marked
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese White and Russet Jade Leaping Carp Carving Qing Dynasty.
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinse white and russett jade carving of leaping carp, surrounded by waves, chilong and flaming
Category

1990s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Tortoise Shell Carved Box with Inset Jade Butterfly and Gourd Carving.
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese tortoise shell box set with jade carving of gourds and butterfly. Gourds symbolize
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

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