What is the meaning of jade cabbage ornaments? The meaning of the little cabbage is so beautiful

I believe everyone is familiar with cabbage. Especially the pork stewed with cabbage and vermicelli in Northeast China is famous all over the country. However, what I want to talk to you about today is not the cabbages in the vegetable market, but the “cabbages” in the jade market. That’s right, I’m talking about the jade cabbage ornaments.

Jade cabbage ornaments are cabbage ornaments carved from jade. Its appearance is vivid and lifelike, the leaves are bright green, and the veins of the leaves are clearly visible, exactly the same as real cabbage.

The most precious jade cabbage ornament on the market today is the Jade Cabbage in the National Palace Museum in Taipei. It is said that this jade cabbage ornament was the dowry of Concubine Jin, the concubine of Emperor Guangxu.

So what is the meaning of jade cabbage ornaments? So much so that the emperor's concubines used it as dowry...

In fact, there are many meanings behind jade cabbage ornaments. For example, Concubine Jin in the story above took cabbage as a dowry, which symbolizes a clean and honest life, many children and good fortune. For example, the Chinese character “bai cai” is homophonic to “bai cai”, which means wealth is coming. Some cabbage ornaments are placed horizontally, so they also symbolize making a fortune or getting rich easily.

Jade cabbage ornaments have such rich meanings that I believe many jade lovers are eager to try them. Now Zihua will teach you the tips on purchasing jade cabbage ornaments.

1. Look at the quality of jade

When choosing jade cabbage ornaments, you should pay attention not only to the quality of the jade, but also to its color. Because the subject matter is cabbage, it is best to choose jadeite with green and white colors, and a clear boundary between the two colors. Only such jadeite can make the image of cabbage carved out of it vivid and lifelike.

2. Look at the craftsmanship

Good materials need good workmanship. The cabbage, which has been skillfully decorated by the jade carver, has upright leaves, clearly visible veins on the leaves, distinct layers, and a strong three-dimensional sense, making the whole cabbage lifelike. However, cabbage that is poorly crafted does not have such beauty.

3. Look at the pattern

Jade cabbage ornaments with different patterns have different meanings. We should choose the jade cabbage ornaments that suit us according to our wishes.

This is all I have to say about jade cabbage ornaments. I hope this article is helpful to you.

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