Description

The Han Dynasty “Eight-Cut Jade Cicada” is an exquisitely crafted jade artifact. Its name originates from the fact that it was carved with only eight simple cuts, demonstrating concise yet lifelike carving techniques that showcase superb skill and profound aesthetic appeal. Jade cicadas were often placed in the mouth of the deceased during the Han Dynasty, symbolizing the rebirth of the soul and the belief in eternal life, reflecting the Han people’s understanding of life, death, and the afterlife. This jade artifact not only possesses artistic value but is also an important material resource for studying Han Dynasty funerary culture and jade craftsmanship.