{"product_id":"jade-ball","title":"Chinese Carved Jade Dragon Puzzle Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChinese Carved Jade Dragon Puzzle Ball\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th Century (c. 1950s–1970s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentric \"Mystery Ball\" \/ Devil's Work Sphere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China (Guangzhou\/Canton tradition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved openwork sphere featuring intertwined dragons amid clouds and foliate scrollwork, with multiple concentric inner spheres visible through pierced apertures. Deep spinach-green stone with natural variegation and polished surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\" diameter. Carved nephrite or serpentine jade with freely rotating inner layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good. Carving crisp and intact; no visible chips or fractures. Light surface wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentric puzzle balls trace to the Song dynasty, perfected in 19th-century Canton workshops as feats of virtuoso carving. Each inner sphere is liberated from a single block through one aperture—symbolizing skill, longevity, and good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kendyl's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45200034463915,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3218\/1163\/files\/DSC_0110_8405e9b0-bd27-493c-ace9-d5ba3bdcc6d2.jpg?v=1747331339","url":"https:\/\/kendyls.com\/products\/jade-ball","provider":"Kendyl's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}