No reserve price! Large pale white celadon nephrite jade sculpture horse and monkey –China- 20th Century On offer is a nicely carved pale white celadon nephrite jade sculpture of a monkey riding the horse. This semi-translucent jade sculpture is carved in the Chinese taste, with an eye for detail, like the band with cash coins and the visible hairs. Hard to find!Has been identified as nephrite jade by measuring thermal conductivity and hardness and translucency. Provenance: This jade comes from inland China. An interesting jade, very suitable as an addition to your high-end collection or to present as a gift! Please see test results and pictures. Note: “The symbolism of a monkey riding on a horse has a special cultural meaning. The Monkey sitting on a Horse in Chinese reads (马上封候) "Ma Shang Feng Ho" which sounds like "Promotion is fast approaching". The Monkey is considered as a symbol of the Clever and Creative Individual and the Horse as a symbol of Speed, Strength, Success and a Steady Path.” 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: Very fine light green-white natural color homogeneous nephrite jade, with no impurities. *Origin/provenance: China, inland. *Weight: ca. 212 gram or 1060 Carat! *Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen. *UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment. *Dating: End of 20th Century. *Size: (ca.) 83 mm * 52 mm * 35 mm. *Condition: Very fine condition, no damage. Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping Offered