A nice Chinese jade pendant of small tablet form with carved relief decoration of rats and flowers.
In Chinese culture, rats are used to symbolise wealth and surplus. Traditionally married couples would pray to these rodents hoping some of their reproductive success would rub off on them. Rats are regarded as being smart and nimble with plenty of vitality and enterprising spirit. The rat is the first animal in the Chinese zodiac.
The jade is of a mottled brown colour.
The pendant has a hole to the top so it can be strung to wear round the neck.
~ Dimensions ~
The pendant measures 3cm by 5cm.
It weighs 12.3g
~ Condition ~
The pendant is in very nice condition with no damages.
