Pendant - Nephrite jade - China - 20th century

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Original nephrite jade pendant from 20th‑century China, carved as two pixiu holding a yin‑yang ribbon, in grey‑white natural nephrite, measuring about 53 mm × 45 mm × 27 mm and weighing about 90.7 g, in excellent condition.

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Chinese nephrite jade sculpture 2 pixiu – China - 20th Century

On offer is a nice grey-white nephrite jade sculpture of 2 foo dogs, together holding a ribbon with yin-yang ball. This nice sculpture is made of fine, almost white nephrite jade and has a cord for holding it in your hand.

Has been identified as nephrite jade by measuring thermal conductivity and hardness and translucency. Provenance: This jade comes 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, Stanley Tylon
• Inova X5 UV-torch

*Material/color: Thermal conductivity and bright light indicates: Natural grey-white color nephrite jade.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: ca. 90,7 gram or 453,5 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment.
*Dating: second half of 20th Century.
*Size: (ca.) 53 mm * 45 mm * 27 mm.
*Condition: Very fine “as found” condition, no damage.

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

No reserve price auction!

Chinese nephrite jade sculpture 2 pixiu – China - 20th Century

On offer is a nice grey-white nephrite jade sculpture of 2 foo dogs, together holding a ribbon with yin-yang ball. This nice sculpture is made of fine, almost white nephrite jade and has a cord for holding it in your hand.

Has been identified as nephrite jade by measuring thermal conductivity and hardness and translucency. Provenance: This jade comes 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, Stanley Tylon
• Inova X5 UV-torch

*Material/color: Thermal conductivity and bright light indicates: Natural grey-white color nephrite jade.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: ca. 90,7 gram or 453,5 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment.
*Dating: second half of 20th Century.
*Size: (ca.) 53 mm * 45 mm * 27 mm.
*Condition: Very fine “as found” condition, no damage.

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

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Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Country of Origin
China
Material
Nephrite jade
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Title of artwork
Pendant
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Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
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