Censer - Jade - China - 20th century

This week a few very good jade items offered with no reserve price!

A very rare small Chinese celadon jade censer – China – mid of 20th Century

On offer is a very rare small Chinese jade censer with 2 handles and standing on a flat feet. On the outside, the 8 attributes of the 8 immortals are visible! It has a nice meander pattern finish just under the rim. Carved and polished by a skilled professional to a semi-glossy appearance. The design is well known in bronze but occurs much less often in jade! This small censer has a beautiful natural appearance with green accents. The censer is semi-translucent.

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.

Note; The attributes of the eight Immortals symbolize Daoism, transmutation and happiness. Each of the symbols is the attribute of one of the Eight Immortals - legendary figures said to have obtained immortality through the elixir of life produced by alchemy or by eating magic fruits.

These 8 attributes of the 8 immortals are;

- Double-gourd, which contains all magical medicines, of Li Tieguai, dispenser of medicine.
- Peach and Fan of Zhongli Quan represents the military man. Chief of the 8 Immortals.
- Flower basket or sometimes a flute of Lan Caihe, the patron of florists.
- Bamboo drum and rods of Zhang Guo represents old age and in a symbol of longevity.
- Lotus of He Ziangu, The Female Sage who gives assistance in housekeeping.
- Sword of Lu Dongbin, the Patron Saint of scholars and barbers is worshipped by the sick.
- Flute of Han Xiangxi, the Patron Saint of Musicians.
- Castanets of Cao Guojiu, the patron saint of theater.

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: Green-grey-white pale celadon nephrite jade, natural color.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: 98,2 gram or 491 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment.
*Dating: Mid. of 20th Century.
*Size (approx.): 55 mm (cross-section) * 33 mm (height).
*Condition: Good condition, with traces of use. Matt-gloss appearance.

Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping offered!