Dimension: 27*21CM

Material: natural jade

Origin: Shanghai

Jade (Yu in Chinese pinyin) was defined as beautiful stones by Xu Zhen (about 58-147) in Shuo Wen Jie Zi, the first Chinese dictionary. The history of jade is as long as the Chinese civilization. The Chinese love jade because of not only its beauty, but also more importantly its culture, meaning and humanity, as Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC) said there are 11 De (virtue) in jade. Jade symbolizes beauty, nobility, perfection, constancy, power, and immortality in Chinese culture.

The wise have likened jade to virtue. For them, its polish and brilliancy represent the whole of purity; its perfect compactness and extreme hardness represent the sureness of intelligence; its angles, which may not cut, although they seem sharp, represent justice; the pure and prolonged sound, which it gives forth when one strikes it, represents music. Its color represents loyalty; its interior flaws, always showing themselves through the transparency, call to mind sincerity; its iridescent brightness represents heaven; its admirable substance, born of mountain and of water, represents the earth. Used alone without ornamentation it represents chastity. The price that the entire world attaches to it represents the truth. To support these comparisons, the Book of Verse says: "When I think of a wise man, his merits appear to be like jade."'

Thus jade is really special in Chinese culture, also as the Chinese saying goes "Gold has a value; jade is invaluable."

Because jade stands for beauty, grace and purity, it has been used in many Chinese idioms or phrases to denote beautiful things or people, such as Yu Jie Bing Qing (pure and noble), Ting Ting Yu Li (fair, slim and graceful) and Yu Nv (beautiful girl). The Chinese character Yu is often used in Chinese names.

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Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:

The artwork is a beautifully crafted jade horse sculpture that showcases the unique charm of ancient Chinese art.

Jade, a precious natural stone, has high ornamental and collectible value.

The horse sculpture is intricately carved, vividly displaying the horse's posture and movement.

Its smooth lines and muscular form give it a sense of power and motion.

The color of the jade complements the horse's fur, making the entire sculpture even more lifelike.

This artwork not only has high artistic value but also carries rich cultural significance.

In traditional Chinese culture, horses symbolize loyalty, bravery, and strength.

Jade, as a noble material, also represents purity and eternity.

Therefore, this jade horse sculpture may imply people's yearning for a better life and pursuit of qualities such as loyalty, bravery, and strength.

In addition to being a piece of art, this sculpture can also serve as a home decoration or a gift for family and friends.

Its unique design and exquisite craftsmanship make it a valuable collector's item.

At the same time, it can also be a special gift to express care and blessings to the recipient.

In conclusion, this jade horse sculpture is a work full of artistic charm and cultural connotations that can add an elegant and noble atmosphere to people's lives.