Very nice, recently made pendant with the depiction of a dragon and phoenix, meticulously carved in a piece of dark green jade. When held up to the light, the jade shows its beautiful semi-transparent character in a bottle-green color with some darker spots.
The dragon & phoenix motive became very popular during the Chinese Liao Dynasty (907-1125). The combination symbolizes the perfect balance of opposite yet complementing forces; the masculine and feminine, yin and yang, water and fire, power and grace. Together they symbolize duality, balance and harmony. The motive is especially used to bring balance and protection to the family, familyhome and marriage.
Size of this pendant is approximately 50 millimeters high, 35 millimeters wide and 3 millimeters deep. It weighs 17 grams. Recently made and in great condition.
