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2019 Autumn Auctions
Important Jewels and Jadeite

1173
VERY RARE PAIR OF JADEITE BANGLES


The cylindrical jadeite bangle of translucent bright green colour, suffused with intense emerald green and white patches.
Outer, inner circumfrance and thickness measuring approximately 76.23 x 56.13 x 10.48 and 74.76 x 54.86 x 10.19mm.

SECRETS IN TWO CIRCLES:
THE VESICA PISCIS

GOOD THINGS COME IN DOUBLE

Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory Limited report numbered KJ185963 and KJ185965, dated 26 June 2019, stating that the jadeites are natural, Bright Green colour with intense green and white patches, known in the trade as ‘A Jade’.
A circle is an ancient and universal symbol of infinity, unity, wholeness, and often thought as a representation for the female power and cycle of life.
When two circles overlap each other, we will get a very special shape called the 'Vesica Piscis', and a simple yet infinitely powerful revelation of information, containing codes to the physical world in which we live, and perhaps the universe. When we add straight line onto the 'Vesica Piscis', we can discover three numbers: √2, √3 and √5, according to ancient Greek mathematician Pythagoras, these numbers are fundamental to the creation of all physical forms.
The form and its hidden codes are used by ancient civilizations and religions in arts and architecture, to express their respect, understanding and ever-changing perception of the world. With such important meanings behind the two circles, Perhaps, we know better why we desire and treasure things that come in pairs, especially when the powerful symbol manifests itself in such a precious format of rare jade of such caliber and beauty.

Since ancient times, even numbers have always been loved and treasured by Asian customs. Many examples can be, found from folklore to philosophy.
In Asian tradition, 'double' (even) numbers are representatives for perfection, harmony and auspiciousness. It is always preferred to say (good wish) that good things come in pairs - a double happiness.
In Chinese classical poetry, duality and comparable odds are frequent occurrence. The examples of double numbers in the architecture of the East can also be found everywhere, even in minute details. The oriental preference for 'symmetry' has formed a unique aesthetic in the East.
'I Ching' believes that the universe originated from Taichi (opposites), it then becomes two, two birthed four, four to eight, then to all things living.

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