Rare Antique Natural Light Green to Near White Nephrite 12 Twelve Zodiac each about 164.5g H69.6 by L47.6 by B36.4mm Total 5,475g H26.4 by L33.5 by B26.0mm

This is a set of profound historical and cultural significance. It is not merely a collection of jade carvings, but a mid-century masterwork that bridges the gap between the imperial splendor of the Qing Dynasty and the modern era of Chinese heritage recovery.

Item Description

Material: Natural Nephrite Jade, ranging from a serene Light Green to Near-White (Mutton Fat style). Each figure exhibits a soft, buttery luster and a subtle translucency that highlights the detailed anthropomorphic features.

The Collection: A complete 12-Zodiac Set of sitting figures, each possessing an animal head on a robed human body.

Historical Context: This is an early 1970s one-of-a-kind replica set by Huang’s Jewelry. It was commissioned as a high-art homage to the world-renowned Twelve Zodiac Bronze Heads.

• The Origin: The original bronzes were designed by the Jesuit artist Giuseppe Castiglione for Emperor Qianlong’s Haiyantang (Hall of Calm Seas) water clock fountain at the Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) in Beijing.

• The Tragedy: Looted by Anglo-French forces during the 1860 Opium War, these heads became symbols of China’s "Century of Humiliation."

• The Legacy: This jade set captures the essence of those "priceless cultural treasures," immortalizing the missing and recovered bronzes in the "Stone of Heaven."

Presentation: The set is meticulously housed in a custom three-tiered wooden display case with a glass enclosure and a traditional scalloped "Ruyi" style base.

Feng Shui & Symbolic Meaning

1. The 12 Chinese Zodiac (Shengxiao)

In Feng Shui, a complete set of the twelve zodiac animals represents The Wheel of Time and Universal Balance.

• The Cycle of Luck: Owning the full set ensures that no matter which animal governs the current year, you have a guardian to harmonize with that year's energy. It represents a lifetime of protection (12 animals $\times$ 5 elements = 60-year cycle).

• Unity & Diplomacy: The set symbolizes "The Great Unification," bringing together different personalities and traits to create a harmonious environment in a home or business.

2. Light Green to White Nephrite

While your previous pieces were "Yang" (Dark/Powerful), this set leans toward "Yin" (Peaceful/Pure).

• Purity & Integrity: Near-white jade is the highest "Scholar’s Grade." It represents a clear conscience, honesty, and spiritual "whiteness" or clarity.

• Healing Energy: Light green nephrite is associated with the Heart and Lung meridians, believed to bring a calming, "cooling" energy to a room that may be high-stress.

Best Placement: Home or Office

Because this set represents a "Clock" and the "Passage of Time," its placement should be central and respected.

In the Home (The Living Room or Library)

• The North Sector: In Feng Shui, the North is the sector of Career and Life Path. Placing this historical homage here honors your heritage and ensures a "smooth flow" in your life’s journey.

• Facing the Center: If displayed on a shelf, ensure the animals are facing into the room, "watching over" the family gathering space to promote generational unity.

In the Office (The Executive Suite)

• The South Sector: The South represents Fame and Reputation. Placing this set here highlights your taste, your respect for history, and your status as a "custodian of culture."

• Avoid the Bedroom: This is a "Scholarly/Public" set. The energy of twelve different animal spirits is too active for a sleeping area.

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.