No. 103424615

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Pendant - Nephrite jade - China - 21st century
Final bid
€ 174
2 weeks ago

Pendant - Nephrite jade - China - 21st century

No reserve price auction! Large Chinese nephrite jade donut pendant Ping An Kou –China- 21th Century On offer is a large thick white nephrite jade “donut” shaped pendant, nicely carved in the Chinese taste. At one side the pendant has a carved depiction in relief consisting of a small village, with water, tree and bamboo. At the other side a pond with 2 mandarin ducks, lotus and other flower plants. In the heart of the pendant around the hole a band with meander motifs. This striking white pendant is made of pure untreated white jade without impurities. A Valuable and rare piece, very 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. An interesting jade, very suitable as an addition to your high-end collection or to present as a gift! Please see test results and pictures. Note; "Ping An Kou" design, also known as the Circle of Safety, showcases a simple yet profound circular shape with a central hole. This classic motif represents completeness, unity, and the cycle of life, making it a meaningful talisman for the wearer. Believed to ward off negativity and bring good fortune, this jade pendant embodies the perfect blend of cultural tradition and aesthetic appeal. 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: Very fine white natural and homogeneous nephrite jade, with no impurities. *Origin/provenance: China, inland. *Weight: 95,8 gram or 479 Carat. *Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen. *UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment. *Dating: Begin of 21th Century *Size: Measures 55,0 mm across and has a thickness of 17,3 mm. *Condition: Very fine condition, no damage. Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible

No. 103424615

Sold
Pendant - Nephrite jade - China - 21st century

Pendant - Nephrite jade - China - 21st century

No reserve price auction!

Large Chinese nephrite jade donut pendant Ping An Kou –China- 21th Century

On offer is a large thick white nephrite jade “donut” shaped pendant, nicely carved in the Chinese taste. At one side the pendant has a carved depiction in relief consisting of a small village, with water, tree and bamboo. At the other side a pond with 2 mandarin ducks, lotus and other flower plants. In the heart of the pendant around the hole a band with meander motifs. This striking white pendant is made of pure untreated white jade without impurities. A Valuable and rare piece, very 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. An interesting jade, very suitable as an addition to your high-end collection or to present as a gift! Please see test results and pictures.

Note; "Ping An Kou" design, also known as the Circle of Safety, showcases a simple yet profound circular shape with a central hole. This classic motif represents completeness, unity, and the cycle of life, making it a meaningful talisman for the wearer. Believed to ward off negativity and bring good fortune, this jade pendant embodies the perfect blend of cultural tradition and aesthetic appeal.

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: Very fine white natural and homogeneous nephrite jade, with no impurities.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: 95,8 gram or 479 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment.
*Dating: Begin of 21th Century
*Size: Measures 55,0 mm across and has a thickness of 17,3 mm.
*Condition: Very fine condition, no damage.

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

Final bid
€ 174
Alexandra Xu
Expert
Estimate  € 300 - € 380

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