Chinese Qing Dynasty White Jade Carved Elephant Pendant On Royal JiRed Cushion with Fitted Hardwood stand. The thick, wide, carved in rectangles slight oval body, flori form rim on top and bottom. Nephrite jade boulders elaborately carved in with standing relax elephant with head skew to right side. The Elephant is the last of the four Animals of Power and Energy. It represents strength, sagacity, and prudence. This pairing announces the arrival of good fortune. The elephant is considered an auspicious animal because the Chinese character for elephant has the same pronunciation as the Chinese word for auspicious or lucky . The elephant is sometimes shown carrying a treasure vase on its back. Since the word vase has the same pronunciation as the word for peace , the implied meaning is may you have good luck and peace. Made in The Years Reign Period of The Great Qing Dynasty. Notes: Jade is precious because it is rare, and because the quality of jade corresponds to virtue. It relates to such virtues as benevolence, wisdom, righteousness, propriety, loyalty, and trustworthiness, and it also corresponds to the ways of the heaven and earth. Jade is mild and gentle, just like a benevolence. Jade has a fine texture yet it is solid, just like a wise person, with a careful, meticulous and thorough way of handling things. Though jade has edges and corners, it is not sharp and will not hurt others, resembling a sense of justice and uprightness. When the jade is hung, it symbolizes polite restraint and prudence. When it is struck, it releases a clear and spirited sound like music. Though jade is beautiful, blemishes do not obscure its merits. Just like loyalty, it is without bias and without the need to conceal. In addition, the color of jade can be seen from all angles. Just like trustworthiness, a persons behaviour is consistent with words. Even in a darkened room, a person is trustworthy and does not cheat others. Jade is crystal like, glittering and translucent as a white rainbow, like the white clouds of heaven, which harmonize the heavens and correspond to heavenly principles. The spirit of the jade can be seen in the landscape, like when jade lies in a deep pool, it makes the river enchanting. When jade rests on the mountain, the grass becomes luxuriant. Wherever located, it is bound to have an effect, just like a noble demeanour can harmonize many things and benefit the whole region. People everywhere cherish jade, which is because people respect and admire virtue. The noble virtues are the manifestation of heavenly principles. Dimensions Length: 5.5 cm, Width: 4.4cm, Thickness: 0.8 cm Medium Jade Date Qing Dynasty Condition Report In Excellent condition over all. All lots are sold as is and where is. Lauren Galleries provides condition reports upon request to aide in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Lauren Galleries does not give refunds based on condition. Lauren Galleries does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.