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Rick · 10th December 2020, 07:46 PM

I have noticed that all the examples are decorated with an off-white jade; I've heard this color referred to as Mutton Fat. Is there something special about this color for it to be seen so often as a decorative element?

10th December 2020, 07:46 PM	#28
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	I have noticed that all the examples are decorated with an off-white jade; I've heard this color referred to as Mutton Fat. Is there something special about this color for it to be seen so often as a decorative element?