Jade has been known and valued by humanity for over 7,000 years. In China it has long be considered more precious than gold or silver. It is harder than steel and was used by early civilizations for tools. Early Chinese Dynasties demanded tribute payments be made in Jade and the raw stones, once collected, were carved into delicate and elaborate works of art. This fine example of Chinese hand craft was made in the 1980s. Fruit in Chinese culture has long been associated with prosperity. From early agrarian days when riches were measured by the harvest, fruits have played an important role in the health and wealth of the people. When ever you give a gift of fruits you are bestowing good fortune upon the recipient. That is why fruit plays such a prominent role in much of Chinese arts ant crafts. These hand carved jade and rose quartz cherries take the theme a step further. Stone endures essentially forever, so it follows that ones good fortune should also last as long.

Genuine Jade

Handcarved jade grapes

Size: 4"

made in china