Jade small hand carved owl what a cute face great character! Beautifully carved probably Chinese
The pre-Columbian civilisations of South America valued it more than gold, and the Ancient Egyptians thought of it as the stone of love and harmony. Throughout Chinese history jade has been extremely sought after and still is today, as it is believed to symbolize good fortune and happiness.
4 cm tall 2 cm wide
The owl is one of the earliest and most prominent images in ancient Chinese art, and has been depicted in jade carvings since the Hongshan Culture (c. 4000-3000 BC
Jade small hand carved owl
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