Yang Yang De Yi | Double Sheep Hand-Carved White Nephrite Jade Pendant
Yang Yang De Yi — Double Sheep White Nephrite Jade Pendant
One-of-a-Kind Hand-Carved Jade Art | Collector’s Gallery
An elegant expression of traditional Chinese jade artistry, this sculptural pendant features two graceful sheep arranged around a delicate openwork center. Hand-carved from softly luminous pale ivory-white nephrite jade, the piece balances smooth, rounded surfaces with finely articulated curved horns and gently flowing forms.
The Meaning of “Yang Yang De Yi” (羊羊得意)
In Chinese, the word yang (羊, sheep) sounds like the yang in yang yang de yi (洋洋得意), an expression suggesting happiness, pride and a feeling of accomplishment. Replacing the original characters with two sheep creates a charming auspicious pun: “Sheep-Sheep Delight” — a wish for cheerful days, confidence, contentment and success.
Sheep are also associated with gentleness, harmony and good fortune in Chinese decorative tradition. The paired animals enhance the sense of companionship, abundance and shared happiness. The design invites its wearer to celebrate everyday blessings and look forward to good things ahead.
Natural Beauty and Hand-Carved Detail
The creamy pale jade displays a softly polished luster and subtle warm golden-brown markings. The seller describes the stone as natural seed material with visible original-surface pores and skin coloration. The distinctive curved silhouette retains the character of the material while the openwork carving brings light and dimensionality to the two sheep.
Its tactile contours, sculptural depth and traditional symbolism make this a meaningful collectible as well as a wearable piece of jade art.
Details
- Material: White nephrite jade; described by seller as natural seed material
- Motif: Two sheep, “Yang Yang De Yi” (羊羊得意)
- Color: Soft ivory-white with natural-looking warm golden markings
- Workmanship: Traditional hand-carved sculptural and openwork details
- Surface: Seller-described natural skin coloration and original-surface texture
- Presentation: Black woven hanging cord with dark red and black decorative beads, as photographed
- Availability: One-of-a-kind collector’s piece
All photos depict the actual piece. Jade identification, seed-material origin and any treatments have not been independently verified in this listing; request supporting gemological documentation before purchase if desired. Natural surface markings and color variations are shown in the photographs.
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Because we work with natural materials, color, texture, pattern, shape, and translucency may vary slightly from piece to piece. These natural differences are part of the character of each piece.
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