Material:jade, silver and cloisonne

Origin:Shanghai

Jade (Yu in Chinese pinyin) was defined as beautiful stones by Xu Zhen (about 58-147) in Shuo Wen Jie Zi, the first Chinese dictionary. The history of jade is as long as the Chinese civilization. The Chinese love jade because of not only its beauty, but also more importantly its culture, meaning and humanity, as Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC) said there are 11 De (virtue) in jade. Jade symbolizes beauty, nobility, perfection, constancy, power, and immortality in Chinese culture.

The wise have likened jade to virtue. For them, its polish and brilliancy represent the whole of purity; its perfect compactness and extreme hardness represent the sureness of intelligence; its angles, which may not cut, although they seem sharp, represent justice; the pure and prolonged sound, which it gives forth when one strikes it, represents music. Its color represents loyalty; its interior flaws, always showing themselves through the transparency, call to mind sincerity; its iridescent brightness represents heaven; its admirable substance, born of mountain and of water, represents the earth. Used alone without ornamentation it represents chastity. The price that the entire world attaches to it represents the truth. To support these comparisons, the Book of Verse says: "When I think of a wise man, his merits appear to be like jade."'

Thus jade is really special in Chinese culture, also as the Chinese saying goes "Gold has a value; jade is invaluable."

Because jade stands for beauty, grace and purity, it has been used in many Chinese idioms or phrases to denote beautiful things or people, such as Yu Jie Bing Qing (pure and noble), Ting Ting Yu Li (fair, slim and graceful) and Yu Nv (beautiful girl). The Chinese character Yu is often used in Chinese names.

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This artwork is a rare Chinese Jixueyu silver and painted pot, which showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of traditional Chinese art.

Jixueyu is a precious gemstone with vibrant colors and unique luster, while the silver and painting add gorgeous decorative elements to the artwork.

The design of the pot is exquisite, with smooth lines that exude an elegant temperament.

Additionally, the patterns on the pot lid are a highlight, depicting vivid scenes with exquisite details, making the entire work even more captivating.

This artwork not only has ornamental value but also carries rich cultural connotations.

In traditional Chinese culture, Jixueyu is considered a symbol of good fortune and prosperity, while the painting represents the artist's love for life and pursuit of beauty.

These elements together form the spiritual core of this artwork, making it a valuable artistic treasure worth collecting and appreciating.

In modern society, people increasingly value their quality of life and aesthetic taste.

This artwork attracts attention with its unique design and exquisite craftsmanship.

It is not only a practical household item but also an artistic enjoyment and spiritual sustenance.

By appreciating and studying this artwork, people can better understand the charm and wisdom of traditional Chinese culture, as well as enhance their own aesthetic ability and taste level.