{"product_id":"burmese-jade-guan-yu","title":"Burmese Jade - Guan Yu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pendant portrays Guan Gong reading the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring and Autumn Annals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a subject I have always found meaningful. It brings together two qualities I respect deeply: the strength to stand firm, and the wisdom to act with principle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e57x37x12mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA jade carving of Guan Gong (关公 \/ 关羽) seated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring and Autumn Annals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (《春秋》), traditionally known as “Guan Gong Reading the Spring and Autumn Annals” (关公读春秋). It is a classic image of loyalty, courage, scholarship and righteous conduct. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuan Yu was a respected general who served Liu Bei during the late Eastern Han period. Over generations, he became revered as Guan Gong or Guan Di—a lasting cultural symbol of loyalty, trustworthiness and moral conviction. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reading motif reflects the traditional image of a warrior who cultivates both character and judgment. Rather than relying on force alone, he is depicted as disciplined, thoughtful and guided by principle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigins of the Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece was curated by myself from raw stone to finished produt it is green type A Burmese jadeite hand craved in Si Hui Guang Zhou, the back features the word \"Yi\" which means righteous this word is machine carved thus very sharp and perfect later filled with gold enamel. This jadeite is luscious green with \"wuji\" black (dark green) inclusions making this a one of a kind piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRitual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is no required ritual. Some owners choose to wear it as a personal reminder before important meetings, business decisions or periods that call for patience and clear judgment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlessings and Effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally, Guan Gong is associated with: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtection and the courage to face challenges \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoyalty, righteousness and keeping one’s word \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonest business relationships and dependable partnerships \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWisdom, discernment and thoughtful leadership \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCareer development through discipline and self-cultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are traditional cultural beliefs and symbolic meanings, not guaranteed outcomes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA meaningful piece for entrepreneurs, leaders, collectors and anyone building a life or business on trust. The image of Guan Gong reading reminds us that real strength is not only shown through action—it is also shown through restraint, learning and the ability to make the right decision when it matters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSubject: Guan Gong reading the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring and Autumn Annals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese name: 关公读春秋 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm: Pendant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Jade, subject to independent verification \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheme: Wisdom, loyalty, protection and righteous conduct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear on a simple black cord, dark brown cord or a refined gold chain depending on the final setting. 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