A pale celadon jade gourd figure
- Jade
Description
The jade carved in the shape of a melon with an openwork network of gnarled branches and furled leaves. The stone with a smooth polish and a beautiful pale celadon shade.
In the Chinese tradition, the gourd is a wish for ceaseless generations of descendants because it has long stem bearing fruits and each contains many seeds.
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A pale celadon jade gourd figure
- Jade
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