Pendant - Nephrite jade - China - 20th century
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Original pale white nephrite jade pendant in a medallion shape, dating to the mid to late 20th century from inland China, with a bat and gourd motif on one side and fruit motifs on the other, weighing 20.5 g and measuring about 46.5 × 38.3 × 5.2 mm, in excellent condition.
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Pale white nephrite jade pendant fruits and characters, top! – China – 20th Century
On offer is a magnificent pale white Chinese nephrite jade pendant. This is a homogeneous pale white top-carved pendant, in medallion shape. On one side a carved decoration depicting a bat and a gourd fruit with 4 Chinese characters. On the other side fruits such as pomme grenate, finger lemon and peach. Also marked with 4 Chinese characters.
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. An excellent and rare piece, very suitable as an addition to your 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: Thermal conductivity and bright light indicates: Pale light grey-white nephrite jade.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: 20,5 gram or 102,5 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment.
*Dating: Mid- to end of 20th Century.
*Size (ca.): 46,5 mm * 38,3 mm * 5,2 mm.
*Condition: Fine condition, no damage. Smooth surface.
Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible
No reserve price auction!
Pale white nephrite jade pendant fruits and characters, top! – China – 20th Century
On offer is a magnificent pale white Chinese nephrite jade pendant. This is a homogeneous pale white top-carved pendant, in medallion shape. On one side a carved decoration depicting a bat and a gourd fruit with 4 Chinese characters. On the other side fruits such as pomme grenate, finger lemon and peach. Also marked with 4 Chinese characters.
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. An excellent and rare piece, very suitable as an addition to your 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: Thermal conductivity and bright light indicates: Pale light grey-white nephrite jade.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: 20,5 gram or 102,5 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment.
*Dating: Mid- to end of 20th Century.
*Size (ca.): 46,5 mm * 38,3 mm * 5,2 mm.
*Condition: Fine condition, no damage. Smooth surface.
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
Height
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Width
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Title of artwork
Pendant
Depth
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Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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