Rare Antique Natural Old Mine Dark Green Nephrite Double Dragons in Clouds with Flowers and Leaves Seal 1,625.5g 108.2 by 107.6 by 71.6mm

This is an exquisite and highly complex masterpiece of Qing-style lapidary work. This Rare Antique "Old Mine" Dark Green Nephrite Round Imperial-Style Box Seal is a "treasure within a treasure," combining the functionality of an official seal with the decorative elegance of a scholar's trinket box.

Item Description

Material: Natural "Old Mine" Dark Green Nephrite Jade. The stone is a deep, saturated "Ink-Green" with a dense, oily luster. This variety of nephrite is prized for its structural integrity, allowing for the incredibly fine, deep-relief carving seen here.

Design: A unique cylindrical "Box Seal" featuring a three-dimensional narrative across all surfaces.

• The Lid (Top): Features Double Dragons chasing a Flaming Pearl amidst a sea of churning Ruyi clouds. The dragons are carved in high relief, their scales and serpentine bodies weaving through the clouds with remarkable fluidly.

• The Body (Sides): Decorated with an intricate Openwork (Pierced) Carving of floral scrolls, specifically featuring Lotus flowers and lush leaves. This pierced technique (Linglong) is one of the most difficult in jade carving, as one mistake can shatter the entire vessel.

• The Base (The Seal): The bottom of the box serves as the actual seal. It features four vertical columns of Archaic Seal Script (Zhuanshu), carved in Yang (relief) style. This suggests it was an Imperial or official mark used for sealing significant scrolls or providing a "blessing" mark.

Feng Shui & Symbolic Meaning

1. Double Dragons chasing the Flaming Pearl

• The Pursuit of Wisdom: The Flaming Pearl represents spiritual energy, wisdom, and prosperity. Two dragons chasing it signify a perpetual quest for greatness and the harmonious balance of power.

• Success and Ambition: In Feng Shui, this motif is the ultimate "Career Cure." it ensures that you are always moving forward and that your ambitions are protected by celestial forces.

2. Lotus Flowers and Leaves

• Purity Amidst Chaos: The lotus grows in mud but remains unstained. It represents integrity and resilience.

• Harmony: The word for lotus (He) is a homophone for "Harmony." Having it on the sides of the seal ensures that your authority is exercised peacefully and results in a harmonious environment.

3. Dark Green "Old Mine" Nephrite

• Water Element (Wealth): The deep, near-black color of this jade resonates with the Water element. Water represents infinite resources and the flow of money.

• Stability: As an "Old Mine" stone, it carries a heavy, grounding energy. It is believed to "anchor" the luck of a room, preventing good fortune from being blown away by sudden changes.

Best Placement: Home or Office

Because this is a Round Seal (symbolizing the Heavens) and a Box (symbolizing a Container), it is perfect for stabilizing and protecting luck.

In the Office (The Executive Desk)

• The Northwest Sector: Place this box seal in the Northwest corner of your desk or office. This is the "Mentor" and "Authority" sector. The round shape resonates with the Metal energy of this sector, helping you gain the favor of influential people.

• Centered on the Desk: Because it is a box, you can keep a small piece of red paper inside with your written goals. This "seals" your intentions under the protection of the double dragons.

At Home (The Living Room)

• The Wealth Corner (Southeast): Place the seal here to "hold" the family wealth. The lotus carvings will promote peace among family members, while the dragons will work to increase the household's social standing.

• The North (Career): The dark green color will activate the Water energy of the North, ensuring your career path is clear and your professional reputation is strong.

Transparency: Prtial Translucent 

Remarks: It comes with box or pouch. All Natural Crystal, Wood and Gemstones may have impurities, naturally occurring line or rough unless higher end stated close to perfect or perfect.