No. 101246750

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Large jade sculpture - Nephrite jade - China - 20th century
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€ 190
10 weeks ago

Large jade sculpture - Nephrite jade - China - 20th century

No reserve price! Exquisite Chinese celadon nephrite jade sculpture 2 Pixiu – China – 20th Century On offer is a large exquisite celadon nephrite jade sculpture of an older and young Pixiu. Good quality celadon nephrite jade group, with nice details, such as the teeth and hair and the sculptured back of the mother pixiu. This sculpture has a glossy greasy appearance! The main color is natural homogeneous green-grey. 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 large jade group 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. “Pi Xiu (Chinese: 貔貅; pinyin: píxiū) or Pi Yao, is a Chinese mythical auspicious hybrid creature with fat body and unicorn claws; the animal’s bold body resembles a lion. Pi Xiu has the meaning of bringing in wealth and treasure. It can ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune. Some people even believe that it can guard their homes and bring them good luck in love relationship. According to the Chinese Zodiac, Pi Xiu is especially helpful for those who are going through a bad year. In addition, statues of this creature are often used to attract wealth; in Feng Shui.” Used test equipment: • Sencys hardmetal scratch pen • Presidium gem tester II • Tomopol C25 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: 262 gram or 1310 Carat. *Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen. *UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment. *Dating: 20th Century. *Size (approx.): 73 mm (length) * 52 mm (width) * 40 mm (height). *Condition: Good condition, with traces of use. Greasy-glossy appearance. Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping Offered!

No. 101246750

Sold
Large jade sculpture - Nephrite jade - China - 20th century

Large jade sculpture - Nephrite jade - China - 20th century

No reserve price!

Exquisite Chinese celadon nephrite jade sculpture 2 Pixiu – China – 20th Century

On offer is a large exquisite celadon nephrite jade sculpture of an older and young Pixiu. Good quality celadon nephrite jade group, with nice details, such as the teeth and hair and the sculptured back of the mother pixiu. This sculpture has a glossy greasy appearance! The main color is natural homogeneous green-grey.

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 large jade group 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.

“Pi Xiu (Chinese: 貔貅; pinyin: píxiū) or Pi Yao, is a Chinese mythical auspicious hybrid creature with fat body and unicorn claws; the animal’s bold body resembles a lion. Pi Xiu has the meaning of bringing in wealth and treasure. It can ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune. Some people even believe that it can guard their homes and bring them good luck in love relationship. According to the Chinese Zodiac, Pi Xiu is especially helpful for those who are going through a bad year. In addition, statues of this creature are often used to attract wealth; in Feng Shui.”

Used test equipment:

• Sencys hardmetal scratch pen
• Presidium gem tester II
• Tomopol C25 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: 262 gram or 1310 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment.
*Dating: 20th Century.
*Size (approx.): 73 mm (length) * 52 mm (width) * 40 mm (height).
*Condition: Good condition, with traces of use. Greasy-glossy appearance.

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

Final bid
€ 190
Alexandra Xu
Expert
Estimate  € 650 - € 800

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