Sculpture - Nephrite jade - China - Late 20th century
08
days
01
hour
56
minutes
58
seconds
 | €1 |
|---|
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 141331 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
China, a late 20th century pale celadon nephrite jade sculpture of a boy riding a duck, with a hanging hole, in excellent condition; authentic original.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
No reserve price auction!
Chinese pale celadon nephrite jade sculpture boy with duck -China- 20th Century
On offer is a good carved Chinese pale celadon nephrite jade sculpture or amulet of a boy riding a duck, with the duck carrying an Artemisia leaf. It is carved from good quality pale celadon light-green jade, with fine details such as the face of the boy and the feathers of the duck. This semi-translucence sculpture or amulet has a light green color and shiny appearance. It has a small hole for hanging on a cord.
About the symbolic meaning: In Chinese folk culture, a sculpture or figurine of a young boy riding a duck is a highly auspicious motif that traditionally symbolizes fertility (specially blessings for having sons) abundance, and a high prosperous life.
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 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
• Measuring device Stanley tylon
• Inova X5 UV-torch
*Material/color: Thermal conductivity and bright light indicates: Natural pale celadon light-green nephrite jade of homogenous structure. Minor or no inclusions.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: 68,0 gram or 340 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 (approx.): 53 mm * 53 mm * 24 mm.
*Condition: Very fine “as found” (uncleaned) condition, without damage!
Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible
No reserve price auction!
Chinese pale celadon nephrite jade sculpture boy with duck -China- 20th Century
On offer is a good carved Chinese pale celadon nephrite jade sculpture or amulet of a boy riding a duck, with the duck carrying an Artemisia leaf. It is carved from good quality pale celadon light-green jade, with fine details such as the face of the boy and the feathers of the duck. This semi-translucence sculpture or amulet has a light green color and shiny appearance. It has a small hole for hanging on a cord.
About the symbolic meaning: In Chinese folk culture, a sculpture or figurine of a young boy riding a duck is a highly auspicious motif that traditionally symbolizes fertility (specially blessings for having sons) abundance, and a high prosperous life.
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 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
• Measuring device Stanley tylon
• Inova X5 UV-torch
*Material/color: Thermal conductivity and bright light indicates: Natural pale celadon light-green nephrite jade of homogenous structure. Minor or no inclusions.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: 68,0 gram or 340 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 (approx.): 53 mm * 53 mm * 24 mm.
*Condition: Very fine “as found” (uncleaned) condition, without damage!
Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Late 20th century
Country of Origin
China
Material
Nephrite jade
Title of artwork
Sculpture
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
