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Chicken blood stone is considered rare and highly regarded for its value and auspicious qualities.Found in only two locations around the world.However, Chuanghua Chicken blood stone is considered more precious and valuable for their higher quality and vibrant color.It is found only in Yu Yan Mountain, more than 1,000 meters above sea level,in the Changhua County (Linan district, Zhejiang Province) in China.
Chicken-blood stone is one of the most prized ornamental materials in China. "Soft, smooth, solid, delicate, moist, and coherent." These six characteristics describe a truly precious stone known as chicken blood stone. The stone gets its name for its bright red color, resembling fresh chicken blood.It has eight basic colors, which blend or combine in different layers: red, black, white, yellow, green, blue, gray, and purple. The colors produce a natural dying effect that makes the stone beautiful to look at.
In China, a longstanding belief is that the cinnabar of chicken-blood stone protects its owner from evil and brings good luck and blessings. Thus the Chinese give red seals, or chicken blood stone, to bless people for events such as marriages, birthdays, promotions, and success.Known as the "Queen of Stones," one of the three "treasure seal stones" in China, chicken blood stone was made into imperial seals during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1731-1795) Dynasties.
Chicken blood stone became popular to collect in Japan after1972 when Premier Chou En--Lai presented a pair of chicken blood stone seals to the Japanese Prime Minister Tanaka Kakuei to celebrate the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between China and Japan. This event made the Japanese realize that Tsang-Hwa chicken blood stone was not only China's national treasure but also a treasure throughout the world. From then on, the Japanese began to praise chicken blood stone as 'the last treasure on earth'. |
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