{"product_id":"cowell-jade-pearl-in-oyster-shell-copy","title":"Australian Nephrite | Hongshan Culture Jade Figurine","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"206\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy \u003cstrong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e this price?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"206\"\u003eDirect from our Australian jade source — no traditional retail markups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"206\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"842\" data-section-id=\"1hk2tu8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1048\" data-start=\"901\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"940\" data-start=\"901\" data-section-id=\"1ntcvgb\"\u003eGenuine Australian jade from Cowell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"941\" data-section-id=\"3zd3jn\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind natural stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1003\" data-start=\"973\" data-section-id=\"tc3hcw\"\u003eDesigned for everyday wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1048\" data-start=\"1004\" data-section-id=\"b4ft1h\"\u003eDurable, not fragile like many gemstones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Spirit, Modern Stone — The Soul of Hongshan in Australian Jade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eThis striking figurine is inspired by the sacred art of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"386\"\u003eHongshan culture (红山文化)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a Neolithic civilization known for its mysterious jade artifacts dating back over 5,000 years. Revered for spiritual symbolism and ritual use, Hongshan jade carvings often featured hybrid animal-human forms, deities, and totems representing fertility, protection, and cosmic harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eMeticulously hand-carved from premium \u003cstrong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eAustralian Nephrite Jade\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece preserves the stylistic essence of its ancient origin — featuring pronounced horns, stylized facial features, and a compact, upright form that echoes spiritual reverence and ancestral power. The stone itself is rich with earthy greens and black dendritic inclusions, enhancing its ancient character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eA collector’s piece that bridges continents and millennia, this artwork pays homage to one of China’s earliest jade civilizations using stone sourced from Australia’s only commercial jade mine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eArtist: Li Chunxi, Zhenping, Henan, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eMaterial: Australian Black-Green Nephrite Jade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eStyle: Hongshan-inspired figurine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eDimensions: Approx. H 9.5cm × W 4.5cm × D 4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eFinish: Polished with fine detail on facial and horned features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eCarving Style: Traditional Hongshan symbolism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eIncludes protective gift box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eCultural Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eThe Hongshan culture predated both the Shang and Zhou dynasties and is considered a foundational influence in Chinese jade artistry. Artifacts like this reflect mankind’s earliest relationship with jade — not as jewellery, but as sacred vessels of spirit and ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AUSTRALIAN JADE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49027124986093,"sku":null,"price":3066.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7532\/2093\/files\/DSC_5304.jpg?v=1763247563","url":"https:\/\/checkouts.australian-jade.com.au\/products\/cowell-jade-pearl-in-oyster-shell-copy","provider":"AUSTRALIAN JADE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}