Rare Antique Natural Grey with Pink and White Patches Nephrite Vase with Pixiu Display with the sophisticated lapidary skills of the late Qing period 3.832,6g 220.0 by 90.0 by 370.0mm

This is a visually striking and complex ritual vessel. This Rare Antique Grey Nephrite Vase with Pinkish-White Patches showcases an "Archaic Revival" aesthetic, combining the rugged texture of weathered stone with the sophisticated lapidary skills of the late Qing period.

Item Description

Material: Natural Nephrite Jade. This specimen features a smoky grey base with natural pinkish-cream and white patches. The stone shows "calcified" surface characteristics—a prized "antique look" that mimics the appearance of jade that has been buried for centuries. Design: A monumental ritual-style urn with a separate lid, characterized by heavy architectural symmetry and mythical guardians.

• The Pixiu Display: The removable lid is surmounted by a powerful crouching Pixiu (mythical winged lion). The creature is carved with alert eyes and a muscular frame, acting as the primary guardian of the vessel's "treasures."

• The Handles: The neck features two Dragon-head handles with "loose rings", a feat of carving where the rings are detached from the main body but carved from the same stone. Additional smaller scroll handles with rings are found on the base and lid, emphasizing the item's ceremonial importance.

• The Body: The urn is divided into registers of deeply incised "Leiwen" (Thunder Patterns) and Taotie (Guardian Mask) motifs. The vertical "flanges" (the notched edges) are a direct homage to the bronze Fangzun vessels of the Zhou Dynasty.

• Texture: The natural white and pinkish inclusions create a "landscape" across the stone, making this a unique, one-of-a-kind specimen.

Feng Shui & Symbolic Meaning

1. The Pixiu (The Fortune Gatherer)

• Wealth Accumulation: In Feng Shui, the Pixiu is the supreme symbol for attracting wealth and—crucially—preventing it from leaving. Because the Pixiu has no exit, it ensures that your assets are "locked" inside the vase.

• Warding Off Disaster: The Pixiu is also a "Heavenly Protector" that shields the home from lawsuits, bankruptcy, and theft.

2. The Grey, White, and Pinkish Jade Color

While you also collect dark green pieces, this specific tri-color palette has a unique energy:

• Grey (Metal Element): Promotes business logic, authority, and structure. It is the color of the professional mind.

• Pink/White Patches (Earth/Fire Harmony): The white represents purity, while the pinkish hues add a touch of social harmony and relationship luck. This combination is excellent for ensuring that your wealth comes from harmonious business partnerships.

• Dark Green Nephrite (Contextual Meaning): In your broader collection, the dark green pieces provide the Wood Element (growth). This grey piece provides the Metal Element to "prune" and direct that growth, creating a balanced Feng Shui cycle.

Best Placement: Home or Office

Because this vase is an "Archaic Vessel" with a Pixiu, its primary function is Stabilization and Wealth Retention.

In the Office (The Executive Corner)

• The Northwest Sector: This is the sector for Mentors and Leaders. The grey/metal energy of this stone strengthens the authority of the "boss" or head of the company.

• Next to a Safe or Filing Cabinet: Placing the Pixiu vase near your financial documents symbolically guards your money and protects your records from interference.

At Home (The Living Room)

• The "Wealth Corner": Place this vase in the corner diagonally opposite the main entrance to your living room. The Pixiu should face the door to "catch" wealth as it enters.

• A High Shelf/Mantel: The architectural weight of this piece makes it a perfect "Mountain" cure. Place it high up to provide a sense of stability and historical weight to your family life.

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.