和田羊脂白玉鸣蝉佩

“A Qing dynasty Hetian white jade cicada pendant, measuring 4 centimeters in length and weighing 15.1 grams. The material is top-grade, lustrous white jade, fashioned in a simple design. One wing is slightly longer, suggesting a reluctance to reduce the volume of the original jade piece, with the shape being determined by the natural form of the raw stone. This results in the cicada having a somewhat parallelogram shape, which is quite innovative. Its minimalist style bears resemblance to the Han dynasty Kunwu knives, yet its plump and rounded body, especially the eyes, are in line with the realism and sweetness admired from the Song to Qing dynasties. The cicada, active in summer forests and metamorphosing underground in winter before re-emerging in spring, symbolizes eternal life. Ancient people wore jade cicadas for disaster aversion, evil warding, and to express the wish for immortality. The energy and power of such a pendant are subject to personal belief. This finely crafted and high-quality cicada pendant is indeed a rare treasure.”