G040 Black Jade Dog Head

Black Jade Dog Head

G040 Black Jade Dog Head
G040 Black Jade Dog Head

G040 Black Jade Dog Head (Length: 7.43cm, Height: 4.73cm, Thickness: 3.92cm)

The book "Er Ya" tells about livestock. In "Hao Yi's act of righteousness", it said: "puppies and dogs have a common name. If they are right, the big one is called dog, the small one is called puppy. "The dog is not only a meritorious official who helps people hunt, but also a righteous servant who guards the door and guards the household. People like it, so there are also carve jade in the shape of a dog. Fuhao tomb unearthed jade dog pendants decoration            

In the Han Dynasty, people like to specially carve jade horse heads. The jade horse heads of the Han Dynasty collected in Victoria Museum in London are famous in the world! Horses are praised for their hard work and loyalty. The same kind of dog and horse is loved by people, so it's natural to carve jade dog heads. Except for the Han Dynasty, no jade horse heads and jade dog heads were found in other dynasties!            
This Moyu dog's head: the jade is hard and dense, black light is like lacquer, ancient flavor is rich, and the shape is ancient and clumsy; the eyes are full of spirit, the nose is protruding, the ears are rising, it seems to be awake and sensitive, the aura is vivid, the shape is plump and full of verve, lifelike, it seems to be in the solemn guard, dedicated to duty! From the mouth to the back of the neck, you can wear it on your body. It seems that you have a spirit protecting dog (the ancient Moyu is called "Xuanyu", which is considered to be the best thing to block evil spirits).     

This Moyu dog head: Fully used Han Yu's reckless, heavy and simple expression of ancient flavor, another tree, showing mysterious beauty! For a brilliant and magnificent work of art!