Old Chinese Polychrome Gilt Jade Carved Sheep Pot Start Price USD 799.00 Current Price USD 799.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, October 14, 2008 End Time Thursday, November 13, 2008 Location Tibet See more about 'Old Chinese Polychrome Gilt Jade Carved Sheep Pot' Description tibet-spirit Store 　 ? Welcome to Tibet-spirit Artworks World ! My parents have been running a Tibetan artworks shop more than 40 years in Tibet.  When I am Child, So many foreign tourists have visited our shop and been attracted by the fascination of original Tibetan handicrafts. Last year, an American tourist recommended E-Bay to me.  Now, after graduation from the university, I am very happy to take the advantage of internet to introduce my parents’ collection of Tibetan Artworks to the world. Now, After several months day to day operation on eBay, we sold excellent handicrafts, Tibetan jewelry, buddha statues and thangkas to worldwide. Tibet-spirit has gotten 100% positive feedbacks from customers all over the world. Our ultimate goal as a "platinum Powerseller" is to provide 100% satisfaction to every customer,  customers'  repeated business and good positive feedbacks. Nowadays, we are still going on to seek, strive and excel. You can bid with confidence! I guarantee your 100% satisfaction on all of my auctions. ? 　 　 Old Chinese Polychrome Gilt Jade Carved Sheep Pot Appraiser: Gu Fang is famous for jade identification, and jade engaged in research for several decades. and has been committed to this ancient jade research on the "religion" of systematic knowledge. Over the years, he has handled over 100,000 cases of the jade. These pieces of jade, apart from Beijing's Palace Museum and Heritage shops throughout Tibet, The collection also includes a large number of private goods and handing objects unearthed in recent years, has a wealth of practical experience, though everyone. Over the years, he has studied a large number of ancient documents, inspection of archaeological data, sorted out a jade identification system. Humble and sincere character weeks old, when he had studied the tireless pursuit of jade, so loud admire the way. Here is an Old Chinese Polychrome Gilt Jade Carved Sheep Pot, As you can see the image, It is in good condition, and was created by skilled craftsmen in traditional style with fine handcrafts.This is a great piece of valuable collection, a valuable personal alter or a very good present. the handwork is very fine with incredible detailling. Don't miss out this chance to get it .Wish you good luck! Dimensions : Height Width Thickness Weight Shipping/handling mm inches mm inches mm inches grams USD 130 5.1 190 7.5 170 6.7 1250 70 Condition:  Excellent condition, no major cracks or chips Material:Jade,Gilt , 　 Chinese Jade Culture Chinese began to know and use jade in the early Neolithic Age according to archeologists and archeological findings. Many jade wares dating back to 4,000 to 6,000 years ago have been excavated in different places. It was not only used for decorative purpose but also others. Until the Shang and Zhou dynasties, jade wares had been developed into tools, weapons, daily utensils, accessories and ritual utensils. As commodity exchange boomed, jade was bestowed with currency function. For thousands of years till now, jade was and is a symbol of love and virtue as well as a status symbol.In the Zhou dynasty, jade use was first regulated in Zhouli (Rites of the Zhou), which was the constitution of the Zhou dynasty concerning with politics, economy, military, diplomacy and law. With other two classics named Yili (Rites) and Liji (Book of Rites) later, it strictly stipulated national rites and etiquettes and directing philosophy. Only in Zhouli, Rites of the Zhou, there were dozens of articles concerning with jade use and function under different occasions such as politics, sacrifice, alliance, and military activities, etc. According to the three classics, special ministry should be set up to manage jade use. It was stipulated that six jade ritual items should be made to offer sacrifice to heaven, the earth, the east, the south, the west and the north. There were also strict regulations on six jade tablets used by emperors, dukes, marquises, earls, viscounts and barons respectively. Jade ware can be divided into following categories - ritual utensil, funeral utensil, accessory, currency, weapon, diplomatic gift, musical instrument and food according to the functions listed in the three classics. Simple carving, careful handling and not mixing private and public ritual vessel were basic rules to follow in jade use.Ancient Chinese believed jade the essence of Heaven and the Earth, so they carved jade into birds and beasts and worshiped as totems. Then witchcraft soon applied jade as percussion instrument since it sounded pleasing to the ear and traveled far. After people knew musical scales, jade became musical instrument. The ancients seemingly tended to associate jade with heroes who made great contributions, for Emperor Yan, God of Farming and Emperor Huang who united China first.Jade was also the symbol of power. In the ancient time, only aristocrats could own jade wares. The imperial seal of the Qin dynasty, the first feudal society in China, was made of jade. The seal was later hunt by seigneurs to prove they were the real Heavenly Sons.Furthermore, more noble attributes were given to jade, making it a standard of morality. Confucius even concluded jade had 11 virtues, namely benevolence, fidelity, polite etiquette, wisdom and sincerity, etc. Hence, it was not only a decoration but also a symbol of ethics and norms. People then threw themselves into the vogue to ware jade accessories. It was said that a gentleman would never leave his jade ornaments.Jade was believed capable of standing for Heaven, the Earth, the east, the west, the south and the north and emperors. It can be messenger between Heaven and mankind. In the ancient times, Yu, Chinese character meaning jade, was the same with Wang (king). The three horizontal strokes stringed by a central vertical stroke represent Heaven, the Earth and mankind respectively. Hence yu, is always used in Chinese to call something precious and jade had always been treasured in China as the royal gemstone.Chinese people believed jade had supernatural power. Using jade wares and jade ornaments could resist invasion of evil influence and avoid evil apparitions and secure safety and auspiciousness.Sounding strange, some people believed, however, that jade was edible and could keep one physically immortal. Most of them are Taoists.These precious stones played significant role in the development and spread of religions in China. Since belief the ancients bestowed with jade is coincident with religion in many aspects, jade serves religion. In the Buddhism, the Pure Land is composed of gold, silver, agate, coral, amber and gray jade. Thus Chinese Buddhism emphasizes collecting and using various precious stones. In Famen Temple in Shaanxi province, near Xi'an, among the four Buddhist Relics discovered, one was placed in tailor made jade coffin. The Buddhas and Buddhism musical instruments in the Potala Palace and Ta'er Lamasery are mostly decorated with lazuli, turquoise, agate, gray jade and white jade. Until the Tang dynasty, Buddhism reached its peak, and jade carvings concerning with Buddhism, such as Amitabha, Kwan-yin, prayer beads, avalanched as amulets to protect people from disease and evil and agents to carry their emotion, expectation and belief to Buddha. Alike, in Taoism, jade has such functions too. 　 Shipping & Handling Shipping & Handling will be at a fixed rate of US$70.00 to USA & Canada by EMS. Orders are processed in 2 business days, then shipped. There are shipments on every business day from Monday to Friday to ensure prompt delivery. Insurance is optional at the rate of US$1.00 for each US $50 of value. 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