Jade Nephrite Medicine Gourd Pendant with Guardian Animal 9mm faceted rondelles both in terms of eyesight

both in terms of eyesight and intuition

lacquered and gold leafed terracotta insets

Ugandan Apron/Cache-Sexe

2" x 1 3/4" x 1/2"

Jade Nephrite Medicine Gourd Pendant with Guardian Animal 9mm faceted rondelles both in terms of eyesightMeasures approx. 2 1 2" x 1 5 8" x 1 2" Jade Nephrite Medicine Gourd Pendant with Guardian Animal figure in rare naturally occurring stripe layered with four different vibrant tones of rich green hues. Bottle Gourd images represent Protection Against Disease and believed to Ward off Evil Spirits. In traditional Chinese Medicinal Arts, medicines were carried in bottle gourds. Jade has always had a very special significance in Asia, comparable with that