Large Pendant - Hard stone - China - 20th century
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Pale Grey-white and russet nephrite jade pendant –China- 20th Century
On offer is an interesting local-made open work pendant. This freeform pendant is shaped as a stylized horn of abundance and chilong-dragon crawling out of it. There are some enhanced russet tones used to emphasize the horn of abundance. The whole design is based on an Archaic example. The execution is simple but charming. This pendant has a semi-gloss.
Has been identified as nephrite jade by measuring thermal conductivity and hardness and translucency. Also checked with UV light; which indicates a slight post-treatment of the natural russet color. Provenance: This pendant is obtained from inland China. a good jade, 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: Pale Grey-white russet nephrite jade, with enhanced russet color.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: 52,5 gram or 262,5 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: Slight post-treatment of the natural russet color.
*Dating: 20th Century.
*Size (approx.): 65,3 mm (length) * 37,7 mm (width) * 12,2 mm (thick).
*Condition: Good condition, with traces of use. Semi-glossy appearance.
Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping offered
No reserve price!
Pale Grey-white and russet nephrite jade pendant –China- 20th Century
On offer is an interesting local-made open work pendant. This freeform pendant is shaped as a stylized horn of abundance and chilong-dragon crawling out of it. There are some enhanced russet tones used to emphasize the horn of abundance. The whole design is based on an Archaic example. The execution is simple but charming. This pendant has a semi-gloss.
Has been identified as nephrite jade by measuring thermal conductivity and hardness and translucency. Also checked with UV light; which indicates a slight post-treatment of the natural russet color. Provenance: This pendant is obtained from inland China. a good jade, 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: Pale Grey-white russet nephrite jade, with enhanced russet color.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: 52,5 gram or 262,5 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: Slight post-treatment of the natural russet color.
*Dating: 20th Century.
*Size (approx.): 65,3 mm (length) * 37,7 mm (width) * 12,2 mm (thick).
*Condition: Good condition, with traces of use. Semi-glossy appearance.
Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping offered
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Country of Origin
China
Material
Hard stone
Height
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Width
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Title of artwork
Large Pendant
Depth
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Condition
Excellent condition
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