Xi'an jade Frog - Height: 18 cm - Width: 14 cm- 2660 g

Splendid large frog, made of Chinese jade. Known as the money frog, it can spin the coin. Jade, like soapstone and chalcedony, has been cut and carved by the Chinese for thousands of years. Jade was originally used as a tool but became fashionable as jewelry during the Han Dynasty. In China, nephrite is found around the city of Khotan in Xinjiang. Known as the money frog, it can spin the coin. Jade, like soapstone and chalcedony, has been cut and carved by the Chinese for thousands of years. Jade was originally used as a tool but became fashionable as jewelry during the Han Dynasty. Jade is regarded as a precious stone that wards off evil. To be sent by registered mail.

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