No reserve price! Chinese white nephrite jade snuff bottle dragon carving –China- 20th Century On offer is a very fine Chinese grey-white nephrite jade snuff bottle, made in the Chinese taste. This white jade snuff bottle has on both sides superb carvings, depicted in great detail. The snuff bottle has a beautifully ongoing carving of a dragon, chasing between the clouds. The cap consists of a brass mount with a red hardstone top. This snuff bottle has a shiny finish that gives it a beautiful appearance and contrast. Rare find, top! Has been identified as nephrite jade by measuring thermal conductivity and hardness and translucency. Also checked with UV light; which indicates a natural color. Provenance: This jade comes from inland China. a Valuable and rare jade, very suitable as an addition to your high-end collection or to present as a gift! Please see test results and pictures. Used test equipment: • Sencys hardmetal scratch pen • Presidium gem tester II • Kern PFB 200-3 laboratory scale • Ugsby XP-1 bright light torch • Mitutoyo absolute-Aos digital caliper • Inova X5 UV-torch *Material/color: Natural grey-white pale nephrite jade of high quality, with a small natural russet patch. No visible impurities. *Origin/provenance: China, inland. *Weight: 136,56 gram (including lid) or 682,8 Carat. *Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen. *UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment. *Dating: End of 20th Century. *Size (approx.): 95 mm (height) * 43 mm (width) * 25 mm (thick). *Condition: Very fine condition, without damage! Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping Offered