Jade Cicadas

March 19, 2003 5:42 AM

Jade Cicadas in ancient China [more]
posted by hama7 (2 comments total)

The ancient Chinese regarded cicadas as symbols of rebirth or immortality.

Deceased royals might be buried in a jade suit with jade plugs inserted in body openings. Jade cicadas, might be placed on the deceased person's tongue.
posted by hama7 at 5:43 AM on March 19, 2003

Deceased royals might be buried in a jade suit with jade plugs inserted in body openings.

TMI!
posted by Slithy_Tove at 8:00 AM on March 19, 2003