Belt hook - Nephrite jade - China - 20th century

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A Chinese white nephrite jade Chilong belt hook from the 20th century, with a dragon head terminal and a chilong on the shaft, 123 mm long, 16.5 mm wide, 18.5 mm high, weighing 51.6 g, in a grey-white semi-translucent natural colour with no indication of treatment and in very fine condition.

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Chinese white nephrite jade dragon belt hook, top! -China- 20th Century

On offer is a rare Chinese white nephrite jade Chilong belt hook of remarkable long size, carved with a dragon head terminal and with a chilong on the shaft. The top carved in openwork and undercut with a chilong crawling towards the dragon head hook, grasping a lingzhi branch in his mouth. The detailed Chimera or dragon head terminal has bulging eyes and carved facing. The underside of the shaft has a flat button. The jade has a beautiful glossy finish and good translucence and feels therefore soft on the touch. Very hard to find and offered with no reserve price!

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
• Handhold measuring device
• Inova X5 UV-torch

*Material/color: Grey-white semi-translucent natural color nephrite jade of homogenous structure with no visible impurities.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: 51,6 gram or 258 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment.
*Dating: 20th Century.
*Size: 123 mm (length) * 16,5 mm (width) * 18,5 mm (height).
*Condition: Very fine condition, smooth by use, no damage.

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

No reserve price!

Chinese white nephrite jade dragon belt hook, top! -China- 20th Century

On offer is a rare Chinese white nephrite jade Chilong belt hook of remarkable long size, carved with a dragon head terminal and with a chilong on the shaft. The top carved in openwork and undercut with a chilong crawling towards the dragon head hook, grasping a lingzhi branch in his mouth. The detailed Chimera or dragon head terminal has bulging eyes and carved facing. The underside of the shaft has a flat button. The jade has a beautiful glossy finish and good translucence and feels therefore soft on the touch. Very hard to find and offered with no reserve price!

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
• Handhold measuring device
• Inova X5 UV-torch

*Material/color: Grey-white semi-translucent natural color nephrite jade of homogenous structure with no visible impurities.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: 51,6 gram or 258 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment.
*Dating: 20th Century.
*Size: 123 mm (length) * 16,5 mm (width) * 18,5 mm (height).
*Condition: Very fine condition, smooth by use, no damage.

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

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Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Country of Origin
China
Material
Nephrite jade
Height
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Width
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Title of artwork
Belt hook
Depth
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Condition
Excellent condition
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