Chinese Symbols in Jade - FULL Interview with Don Kay, formerly of Mason-Kay Jade

What is the meaning of the pi, the dragon, the phoenix, the endless knot and so many more? Don Kay, co-founder of the leading supplier of natural jade in the US, explains the most iconic symbols in Chinese jade carving.

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*TIMESTAMPS*
0:31 Chinese Pi (Disc / Donut / Hololith)
2:27 Meaning of the Bat in Chinese Symbolism
3:55 The Dragon in Chinese Jade Carving
5:30 Fish
6:00 Fu Dog (Lion / Protector)
6:52 The Phoenix, Yin and Yang
7:25 Chinese Coin in Jadeite Carving
7:59 Citron Plant
8:30 The Gourd / Hulu
8:53 What Does an Endless Knot Mean

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