Certified Lavender Natural Type A Jade Jadeite Hand-Carved Dragon Ruyi Pendant #6-1226
A Dragon with a Ruyi symbolizes the Power of the Dragon combined with the Ruyi Symbol which means "As You Wish".
The mythical Dragon can control the Weather, thus assuring a Bountiful Harvest and Protection Against Evil. It is a symbol of Wit, Intelligence, Power, Vitality, Ambition and Good Fortune, making it an appropriate symbol for the Emperor.
A Ruyi (Chinese: 如意; lit. 'as desired', 'as you wish') is a Chinese curved decorative object that serves as either a Ceremonial Scepter in Chinese Buddhism, or a Talisman symbolizing Power and Good Fortune in Chinese Folklore.
Eight Treasures: Emblems of Success, Status and Wealth, originating in the Implements used in the Scholar’s Studio, they therefore symbolize Success in Studies and Officialdom. The most common Eight Treasures are Double Lozenges (Victory), the Wish-Granting Pearl, Stone Chimes (Celebration), a Pair of Scrolls (Culture), an Artemisia Leaf (Protection), Two Books (Wisdom), Interlocked Copper Coins (Wealth) and a Pair of Rhinoceros Horns (Victory). Additional Emblems include the Coral Branch (Longevity and Official Promotion), a Silver Ingot (Wealth) and the Wish-Granting Scepter (Ruyi).
A Traditional Ruyi has a long S-shaped handle and a head fashioned like a Fist, Cloud, or Lingzhi Mushroom.
Approx. Length/High 46.1mm x Wide 39.5mm x Thickness: 8mm
Weight 27.46g
Highly skilled Traditional Artisan hand carving from China.
Shown with Certificate of Authenticity. The Tag on the back of the Pendant refers to the Certificate # as Identification
Jadeite is found in rocks that formed under higher pressure than Nephrite. Most known deposits of Jadeite occuralong, or near faults in Serpentinites. Examples of this type of deposit are found in Burma, Guatemala, New Zealand, Canada, Taiwan, Guyana, Surinam, Southern Europe, Russia and China.
Certified Lavender Natural Type A Jade Jadeite Hand-Carved Dragon with a Ruyi Pendant #6-1226