{"product_id":"horse-and-monkey-nephrite-pendant","title":"Horse and Monkey Nephrite Pendant 馬上封侯 和田玉籽料","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis lively carving captures a beloved Chinese visual pun: “马上封侯”—literally “to be granted the rank of marquis immediately.” The phrase is expressed through imagery: a horse (马) carrying a monkey (猴) upon its back. In Chinese, the words for “monkey” and “marquis” share the same pronunciation (hóu), creating a powerful auspicious rebus that symbolizes swift promotion, advancement, and the attainment of high rank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe pendant is carved from milky white nephrite pebble jade, animated with streaks of yellowish-brown skin that were intentionally retained to affirm its 籽料 heritage. These natural tones enliven the carving, giving the horse dynamic movement while highlighting the monkey’s playful presence perched behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHistorically, such motifs were cherished by scholars and officials as talismans of career success and imperial recognition. Today, the symbolism remains equally potent—representing rapid achievement, opportunity, and upward momentum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWorn as a pendant or mounted with tassel as a hand ornament, this piece carries a cheerful yet powerful blessing: the wish that fortune arrives swiftly, without delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Size: 63mm x 29mm x 20mm\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Weight: 53g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNephrite essential information: we are aware that in the trade many people sell their nephrites coated or bathed in mineral oils that allows nephrites, especially pebble materials, to appear glossy and radiantly smooth, but over here at Kangiiten, we offer the nephrites in its original, raw formats, to which you may observe that the surface can be dry, or colour being less intense than usual. The aim is to allow you to wear it and allow it to respond to human contact, warmth, to which it will quickly develop a delightful natural patina, in the process of 人养玉. So fret not if the nephrite surfaces appear dry upon receipt, we just do not want to coat or bath our jades in mineral oils.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KANGIITEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964241670352,"sku":"horse-and-monkey-nephrite-pendant","price":1888.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/6667\/4640\/files\/horse_01.jpg?v=1773831440","url":"https:\/\/www.kangiiten.com\/products\/horse-and-monkey-nephrite-pendant","provider":"KANGIITEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}