A Wēngzhòng Warrior pendant carved from flawless white jade
A carving of a legendary Chinese hero called Wēngzhòng in pristine, flawless, white jade. (This is an alternative to the reproduction of the same pendant in distressed Siberian jade). This pendant has been worn as a protective amulet by Chinese people for more than 2,000 years and is still carved in the same ‘eight cuts’ technique perfected in the Han Dynasty. Wēngzhòng was the bodyguard of the first Chinese Emperor, Qín Shǐhuáng. it is said that when he died, the emperor had a statue carved of him placed in front of the entrance to his palace so he could protect him even after death.
Height: 27mm Width: 13mm Depth: 8mm Weight 7g.
More details about this legendary warrior can be found in my latest book, A Jade Treasury, which can be purchased HERE
A carving of a legendary Chinese hero called Wēngzhòng in pristine, flawless, white jade. (This is an alternative to the reproduction of the same pendant in distressed Siberian jade). This pendant has been worn as a protective amulet by Chinese people for more than 2,000 years and is still carved in the same ‘eight cuts’ technique perfected in the Han Dynasty. Wēngzhòng was the bodyguard of the first Chinese Emperor, Qín Shǐhuáng. it is said that when he died, the emperor had a statue carved of him placed in front of the entrance to his palace so he could protect him even after death.
Height: 27mm Width: 13mm Depth: 8mm Weight 7g.
More details about this legendary warrior can be found in my latest book, A Jade Treasury, which can be purchased HERE
A carving of a legendary Chinese hero called Wēngzhòng in pristine, flawless, white jade. (This is an alternative to the reproduction of the same pendant in distressed Siberian jade). This pendant has been worn as a protective amulet by Chinese people for more than 2,000 years and is still carved in the same ‘eight cuts’ technique perfected in the Han Dynasty. Wēngzhòng was the bodyguard of the first Chinese Emperor, Qín Shǐhuáng. it is said that when he died, the emperor had a statue carved of him placed in front of the entrance to his palace so he could protect him even after death.
Height: 27mm Width: 13mm Depth: 8mm Weight 7g.
More details about this legendary warrior can be found in my latest book, A Jade Treasury, which can be purchased HERE