No reserve price! Large pale grey-white nephrite jade sculpture pixiu –China- 20th Century On offer is a nicely carved pale grey-white nephrite jade sculpture of a pixiu, sitting with an open mouth. This semi-translucent jade sculpture is carved in the Chinese taste, with an eye for detail, like the teeth, claws and hairs. This pixiu sculpture is robust and ruggedly shaped. Hard to find! 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. “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: Pale grey-white nephrite jade, natural color, with minor impurities. *Origin/provenance: China, inland. *Weight: 156,6 gram or 783 Carat. *Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen. *UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment. *Dating: 20th Century. *Size (approx.): 65 mm (length) * 45 mm (width) * 35 mm (height). *Condition: Good condition, no damage! Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping Offered