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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;gckimm, post: 9985225, member: 83519&quot;]This is a wish for long life.&nbsp; The Chinese calendar uses a cycle of 60 years, each year having a different designation.&nbsp; When a person reaches the age of 60, he/she has completed one full cycle of years (and it is cause for great celebration). The full cycle of 60 years is called 花甲.</p><p><br /></p><p>On this jade piece, the inscription is &quot;再來華甲,&quot; with the third character (花) written in a more elaborate way (華). It basically means, &quot;May the cycle of years come again,&quot; or &quot;May you enjoy another cycle of years.&quot; Note that the metal piece on top, on top of the bat (a symbol of happiness), is the character for &quot;long life.&quot;[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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