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The jade dragon fetus pendants from the Hongshan Culture period are valuable artifacts for the study of prehistoric art and social structure in China. They represent the advanced jade carving craftsmanship and the complex social hierarchy of the Northeast region from around 5000 to 3000 BCE.
These pendants, made from Xiuyan jade, are known for their delicate texture and high transparency, requiring great skill to craft, reflecting the society’s appreciation for artisanal craftsmanship at that time. The process of making these artifacts included material selection, carving, and polishing, each step demanding precise execution and extensive experience, indicative of the highly sophisticated jade carving techniques during the Hongshan Culture period.
The dragon fetus imagery on the Xiuyan jade pendants is among the earliest representations of dragons in China, symbolizing power, wealth, and the divine. Dragons were seen as mystical beings that connected heaven and earth, believed to bring rain and protect crops. These pendants likely played significant roles in religious ceremonies such as rain prayers and offerings, reflecting the reverence and awe for natural forces at the time.
In the Hongshan Culture, the Xiuyan jade dragon fetus pendants were symbols of social status. Only kings or high-ranking nobility could wear them, indicating clear social stratification. Those who wore these jade artifacts were usually associated with political power or religious authority, symbolizing their extraordinary status and sacred inviolability.
Thus, the Hongshan Culture’s Xiuyan jade dragon fetus pendants not only display the artistic and technical prowess of the society but also mirror the deep social structure and cultural beliefs of the time.
Patric Patric Karlsson
Hongshan Nephrite Jade Dragon-Fetus
Specific gravity: 2,94 g/cm3
Weight: 80,9 grams
H6.2cm × W1.7cm × D4cm
Негізгі бет Hongshan Jade Dragon-Fetus (3500BC) 紅山玉龍胎
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