From the riverbeds of the Kunlun Mountains, cradle of Chinese jade culture, emerges this Taqing (塔青) masterpiece — a rare black nephrite pebble (籽料) prized for its deep, lustrous hue and subtle metallic gleam. True Taqing of this quality is exceedingly scarce, distinct from the many substitutes such as omphacite or black-green jade; only pebble-formed nephrite bears the authentic density, texture, and timeless qi revered since antiquity.
The piece retains traces of its natural russet skin (皮壳) — the weathered testament of centuries spent in river currents, sealing its geological and spiritual purity. Carved into the form of a seal (印章), it evokes the quiet authority of the scholar-official and the metaphysical symbolism of ascension, promotion, and command. Particularly useful for those who are climbing up the corporate ladder or those who aspire to hold ambitious positions of political or financial power.
In ancient China, the seal was not merely a tool of office — it was the embodiment of destiny, virtue, and divine mandate. When crafted from jade, it unites heaven’s clarity and earth’s endurance, channeling both refinement and strength. This Pagoda Green Seal thus becomes more than an object of art — it is a talisman of rightful rise, integrity, and tranquil power.
Cool to the touch, dense in hand, and glowing with restrained brilliance — it is the very image of the gentleman’s jade (君子之玉): still, resolute, and eternally dignified.
Size: 65 x 22.3 x 11.2mm
