Imperial NGI Certified Antique Old Mine Dark Green Nephrite "Shan Shui" Brush Pot (1.46kg) – Sovereign "Noble Mentor" Display for Career Success, Wisdom, and Stable Abundance 116.5 by 116.8 by 142.9mm

This is a quintessential piece of "Scholar’s Art." This Rare Antique Dark Green Nephrite Brush Pot (Bitong) is a masterclass in narrative carving, transforming a solid cylinder of jade into a three-dimensional landscape.

Item Description

Material: Natural Dark Green Nephrite Jade. The stone is a deep, "ink-green" variety, prized for its ability to mimic the depth of traditional Chinese ink paintings. It features a rich, satiny luster that catches the light on the high points of the carving.

Design: A heavy, cylindrical brush pot featuring a continuous "Shan Shui" (Mountain and Water) panoramic landscape.

• The Scene: The carving depicts a serene mountain retreat. In the foreground, two elderly scholars or "Gui Ren" (Noble Mentors) are seated beneath a sprawling, ancient pine tree. One holds a staff, while the other appears to be in deep contemplation or conversation.

• Architecture & Nature: Beyond the scholars, a traditional tiered pavilion is nestled into the crags of the mountain. The details are breathtaking—from the individual needles of the pine trees to the rhythmic "fish-scale" ripples of the water at the base.

• Technique: The carving uses deep-relief and pierced openwork (near the rim) to create a sense of atmospheric perspective. The dark stone serves as the "ink," while the shadows and polished surfaces provide the "light" of the composition.

Feng Shui & Symbolic Meaning

1. The "Shan Shui" (Mountain and Water) Landscape

In Feng Shui, the landscape is the ultimate balance of Yin (Water) and Yang (Mountain).

• The Mountain: Represents Support and Stability. It ensures that your health and family life remain grounded and unshakeable.

• The Water: Represents Flow and Wealth. The presence of water moving toward the scholars symbolizes prosperity flowing into one’s life.

2. The "Gui Ren" (Noble Mentors)

The two figures represent Benefactors. * Attracting Help: In Feng Shui, "Gui Ren" luck is the energy that brings helpful people, mentors, or "angels" into your life to assist you during difficult times or to propel your career forward.

• Wisdom & Longevity: The pine tree behind them is a symbol of Immortality and Resilience, suggesting that the wisdom of these mentors is timeless.

3. Dark Green Nephrite (The Wood Element)

• The Color of Ink: For a scholar, dark green nephrite represents the color of freshly ground ink. It promotes intellectual clarity, focus, and academic success.

• Growth: As a Wood element stone, it encourages the "growth" of one's business or personal influence.

Best Placement: Home or Office

This item was originally designed for a scholar's desk, making its placement very specific for maximum benefit.

In the Office (The "Noble" Corner)

• The Northwest Sector: This is the universal sector for Mentors and Helpful People. Placing the "Gui Ren" brush pot here activates the energy of patrons and supporters who can help your career.

• The Desk (Right Side): While the Dragon Seal sits on the left (Dragon side), the Brush Pot can sit on the right (Tiger side) to balance the energy, providing a sense of calm and creative inspiration while you work.

In the Home (The Study or Library)

• The Northeast Sector: This is the sector of Knowledge and Education. Placing this here is excellent for students or anyone engaged in lifelong learning, as it "anchors" the mind and invites the spirit of the ancient sages into the home.

• The Living Room: If used as a decorative piece, place it on a high shelf where the "Mountain" carving can symbolically "watch over" the room, providing protection and stability to the household.

Transparency: 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.