Rare Antique Qing Imperial Style Natural Old Mine Dark Green Nephrite Dual Dragon Turtle Seal Set in Zitan Dragon Carvings Box Total Weight 4,853.2g 205.5 by 190.0 by 140.0mm each seal about 1,719.5g 84.7 by 82.3 by 113.1mm

This is a museum-grade collector’s set that represents the pinnacle of Qing-style "Imperial Scholarly" treasures. This Rare Antique "Old Mine" Dark Green Nephrite Dual Dragon Turtle Seal Set is not only remarkable for the quality of the jade but for its presentation in a masterfully carved Zitan wood box, the most prized timber in Chinese history.

Item Description

Material: Natural "Old Mine" Dark Green Nephrite Jade. The stone is a deep, saturated "Spinach Green" with an exceptionally dense, waxy luster. The Seals: A mirrored pair of square seals surmounted by Dragon Turtle (Bixi) finials.

• The Dragon Turtle: These mythical creatures feature the head of a dragon and the body of a turtle, symbolizing the union of the dragon's magical power with the turtle's legendary longevity. The shells are incised with geometric patterns, and the heads are held in a dignified, vigilant pose.

• The Calligraphy: The faces of the seals are a bilingual administrative marvel, featuring vertical Manchu script on one side and gold-infilled Chinese Seal Script (Zhuanshu) on the other.

• The Base Stamp: The undersides feature massive, deeply carved archaic characters, traditionally used for marking significant documents or imperial collections.

The Box: A custom-fitted Zitan wood storage box.

• The Wood: Zitan is a rare, slow-growing hardwood known for its deep purple-black hue and its ability to be carved with the precision of ivory.

• The Carvings: The lid features a high-relief Imperial Dragon amidst "Leiwen" (thunder) borders, mirroring the authority of the jade seals contained within.

Feng Shui & Symbolic Meaning

1. The Dragon Turtle (Bixi)

In Feng Shui, the Dragon Turtle is one of the most beloved symbols for Career Success and Longevity.

• Protection & Stability: The turtle shell represents unshakeable stability and a long life, while the dragon head represents the courage to move forward and succeed.

• Support from Superiors: Placing a Dragon Turtle in your space is believed to attract "Helpful People" (Mentors) and gain the support of those in high positions.

• Mirrored Pair: Having a set of two doubles the potency, ensuring that both personal wealth and family reputation are guarded simultaneously.

2. The Zitan Wood Box

• The "Nobility" of Wood: Zitan was historically reserved for the Emperor. It carries a very high-vibrational energy that is believed to "cleanse" and recharge the jade objects it holds.

• The Dragon Lid: Acts as an additional heavenly guardian, "sealing in" the power of the Dragon Turtles.

3. Dark Green "Old Mine" Nephrite

• The Water-Wood Connection: The deep green color provides the Wood Element (growth), while the near-black saturation provides the Water Element (wealth).

• Generational Wealth: "Old Mine" jade is the stone of the "Long Harvest." It represents wealth that is not just earned today but is preserved for future generations.

Best Placement: Home or Office

Because this set is housed in a Zitan box, it is a "Concentrated Power Center."

In the Office (The Success Anchor)

• Directly Behind Your Desk: Place the closed box (or the seals on top of the box) on a credenza behind your chair. This provides the ultimate "Mountain Support," making your professional position unassailable and protecting you from office politics.

• The North Sector (Career): The dark colors activate the Water energy of the North, promoting a smooth and steady climb up the corporate or social ladder.

At Home (The Family Protector)

• The Northwest Sector: This sector governs the Patriarch and Leadership. Placing this set here strengthens the authority and health of the head of the household.

• The Living Room: Place the seals facing the main door. The Dragon Turtles will "neutralize" any negative energy entering the home and transform it into stability and long-term fortune.

Transparency: Partial 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.