M002 Double Dragon and Double Chi Pond Jade

Double Dragon and Double Chi Pond Jade

M002 Double Dragon and Double Chi Pond Jade
M002 Double Dragon and Double Chi Pond Jade

M002 Double Dragon and Double Chi Pond Jade (Yuan Dynasty,AD 1206-1368)                                    Length: 4.80cm,Width: 6.78cm

The top of the jade eagle is carved with two dragons fighting for pearls. The two dragon heads are hollowed out, and the bottom is a bamboo pattern decoration, which means "bamboo report peace." There is a square in the center of the vessel, which is engraved with "longevity hundred years." Correspond to each other. The pattern is the same on both sides.

    Since the Yuan Dynasty, the etiquette and custom of saying "auspicious words" were popular in the society, and the ominous things were taboo. Under the influence of this psychological background, the auspicious art has been fully developed. For example, the bamboo ornament carved on this instrument also implies "high style and high integrity". This wish of praying for happiness, peace and children is a general psychology of all classes, which is naturally reflected in various arts. This device is the specific expression of this custom, and the carved patterns are expressing a kind of auspicious language and wish. It has also become a high-level social gift!