Jade Appreciation | Emerald Squirrel: So cute that you want to kidnap it~

Jade carving is an art full of spirituality. Anything that is spiritual, beautiful and wonderful can become the object of its creation. The jade carving theme I’m going to share with you today is the squirrel .

Squirrels are cute and adorable, and are the spirits of nature. In traditional Chinese culture, they symbolize "sending blessings" and are an important image in Chinese literary and artistic works. They were widely used by the ancients in wooden objects, calligraphy and paintings, porcelain, and fan leaves...

Squirrel patterns first appeared in folk kiln porcelain during the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty, and by the Qing Dynasty it had developed into one of the important themes of porcelain painting. Squirrels are often combined with images such as rambutan and pine nuts to present a picture of rich and abundant life, implying peace and blessing.

In jade carvings, the theme of jade squirrel is neither common nor rare. In terms of meaning, the pine tree represents longevity, and the rat holds money, which represents wealth. In short, it can be said to be a small auspicious animal that embodies all auspiciousness.

From the appearance point of view, the squirrel is small in size. The small body and big tail seem inconsistent, but it gives people a strong contrast! This feature becomes even more lovely and cute when it is emphasized in jade carvings.

Looking at this lively and cute jade-carved squirrel that can bring wealth and fortune, do you want to take it home?

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