Jade Nephrite Auspicious Bat of Good Fortune Pendant

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Measures approx. 1 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 1/2" In traditional Chinese Symbology, the Bat is a symbol of Good Fortune and Happiness. Flying Bats have the auspicious connotations of Happine ss Arriving and Happiness Descends from Heaven. Jade has always had a very special significance in Asia, comparable with that of Gold and Diamonds in the West. Today, this gemstone is regarded as a symbol of the good, the beautiful, and the precious. In folklore, Jade embodies the Confucian virtues of wisdom, justice, compassion, modesty and courage, yet it also symbolizes the female-erotic. Jade is also believed to be a lucky stone, and encourages good health and prosperity. It is rumored that slipping a piece of Jade under one's pillow can enhance dreams. Highly skilled Traditional Artisan hand carving from China. Show more