Description

This Han Dynasty polychrome jade pendant is a beautifully colored and ornately decorated jade artifact. It is circular in shape with a central perforation, and its surface is carved with swirling cloud patterns, the lines flowing smoothly and demonstrating exquisite craftsmanship. The jade is warm and delicate, displaying a natural texture of interwoven brown, yellow, blue, and white colors, creating a rich and layered effect, resembling swirling auspicious clouds. Such jade pendants were commonly used in the Han Dynasty as ceremonial ornaments or as burial goods for nobles, symbolizing auspiciousness and prestige. Its exquisite carving and vibrant colors reflect the flourishing of Han Dynasty jade culture and the pursuit of harmony between heaven and earth.