Scholar rock - Jade - China - Late 20th century

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Late 20th‑century Chinese jade Scholar rock open‑work ornament, in excellent condition and authentic.

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Chinese small white jadeite jade scholars taihu rock ornament –China- 20th Century

On offer is a fantastic Chinese white jadeite jade “open work” ornament. This is a perfect small-scale representation of a taihu rock. This jade taihu rock ornament is a small, carved decorative or meditative object shaped to mimic the famous perforated taihu stones from lake Tai, nearby Wuxi, in China. The used jade to perform this ornament is of high quality, it is smooth, greasy and has a superb white color. This small Taihu rock ornament symbolizes sacred mountains, inner void, and harmony with nature in Confusian, Daoist, and Buddhist traditions. An essential “want to have”object for Feng Shui!

Has been identified as jadeite 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, 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
• Measuring device Stanley tylon
• Inova X5 UV-torch

*Material/color: Thermal conductivity and bright light indicates: Semi-translucent natural white jadeite jade of homogenous structure. No visual inclusions.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight (total): 63,4 gram or 317 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No- or minor indication of treatment.
*Dating: 21th Century.
*Size (approx.): 70 mm * 40 mm * 20-25 mm.
*Condition: Very fine condition, without damage!

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

No reserve price auction!

Chinese small white jadeite jade scholars taihu rock ornament –China- 20th Century

On offer is a fantastic Chinese white jadeite jade “open work” ornament. This is a perfect small-scale representation of a taihu rock. This jade taihu rock ornament is a small, carved decorative or meditative object shaped to mimic the famous perforated taihu stones from lake Tai, nearby Wuxi, in China. The used jade to perform this ornament is of high quality, it is smooth, greasy and has a superb white color. This small Taihu rock ornament symbolizes sacred mountains, inner void, and harmony with nature in Confusian, Daoist, and Buddhist traditions. An essential “want to have”object for Feng Shui!

Has been identified as jadeite 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, 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
• Measuring device Stanley tylon
• Inova X5 UV-torch

*Material/color: Thermal conductivity and bright light indicates: Semi-translucent natural white jadeite jade of homogenous structure. No visual inclusions.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight (total): 63,4 gram or 317 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No- or minor indication of treatment.
*Dating: 21th Century.
*Size (approx.): 70 mm * 40 mm * 20-25 mm.
*Condition: Very fine 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
Jade
Title of artwork
Scholar rock
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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