Pendant - Nephrite jade - China - 20th century
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Nephrite jade open-work pendant from 20th-century China in the Archaic style, featuring two stylised chilong and the double happiness character.
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Chinese white and russet nephrite jade open work Archaic pendant –China- 20th Century
On offer is a Chinese “open work” carved pendant made of pale white-grey russet nephrite jade. This pendant has been executed in the Archaic style and shows 2 stylized chilong (young dragons) at each side. In the middle of the pendant the character for “double happiness” has been carved through. A good jade example made in the Archaic Chinese taste!
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: Obtained from inland China. a good jade pendant, very 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: Thermal conductivity and bright light check; Semi-translucent pale light-grey-white (nephrite) jade with slight russet patches, natural color, with minor impurities.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: 31,7 gram or 158,5 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment.
*Dating: second half 20th Century.
*Size (approx.): 50,6 mm * 37,4 mm * 11,2 mm.
*Condition: Very (uncleaned) condition, no damage.
Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible, we return postage costs.
No reserve price auction!
Chinese white and russet nephrite jade open work Archaic pendant –China- 20th Century
On offer is a Chinese “open work” carved pendant made of pale white-grey russet nephrite jade. This pendant has been executed in the Archaic style and shows 2 stylized chilong (young dragons) at each side. In the middle of the pendant the character for “double happiness” has been carved through. A good jade example made in the Archaic Chinese taste!
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: Obtained from inland China. a good jade pendant, very 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: Thermal conductivity and bright light check; Semi-translucent pale light-grey-white (nephrite) jade with slight russet patches, natural color, with minor impurities.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: 31,7 gram or 158,5 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment.
*Dating: second half 20th Century.
*Size (approx.): 50,6 mm * 37,4 mm * 11,2 mm.
*Condition: Very (uncleaned) condition, no damage.
Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible, we return postage costs.
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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
Original/official
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