Description

The Han Dynasty polychrome jade pendant is a beautifully crafted jade ornament, composed of jade pieces or beads of various colors, creating rich layers and visual effects. Its colors include a variety of natural jade hues such as blue, white, yellow, red, and black, symbolizing the harmony and balance of the five elements (heaven and earth). Such pendants were often used as ceremonial adornments for royalty and nobility or as burial objects, reflecting not only the advanced jade craftsmanship of the Han Dynasty but also the contemporary society’s pursuit of beauty, order, and auspiciousness.