Snuff bottle - Jadeite - Jadeite snuff bottle

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Jadeite snuff bottle from inland China, dating to the mid-20th century, undecorated semi-translucent light-grey jadeite with green spots, in excellent condition and weighing 52.1 g with approximate measurements 63 mm high, 31 mm wide and 13 mm thick.

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Chinese celadon jadeite jade snuff bottle –China- 20th Century

On offer is an older undecorated semi-translucent jadeite jade snuff bottle. This snuff bottle has a light-grey color with brighter green spots. This snuff bottle has a shiny finish with green spots that gives it a beautiful appearance and translucency. Rare find, top!

Thermal conductivity and hardness indicates jadeite jade. Also tested on translucency. Also checked with UV light; which indicates a natural color. Provenance: This jade comes from inland China. a Valuable and rare 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
• Mitutoyo absolute-Aos digital caliper / Stanley tylon
• Inova X5 UV-torch

*Material/color: Natural celadon jadeite jade with some light-green patches.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: 52,1 gram or 660,5 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment.
*Dating: mid- to second half 20th Century.
*Size (approx.): 63 mm (height) * 31 mm (width) * 13 mm (thick).
*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!

Chinese celadon jadeite jade snuff bottle –China- 20th Century

On offer is an older undecorated semi-translucent jadeite jade snuff bottle. This snuff bottle has a light-grey color with brighter green spots. This snuff bottle has a shiny finish with green spots that gives it a beautiful appearance and translucency. Rare find, top!

Thermal conductivity and hardness indicates jadeite jade. Also tested on translucency. Also checked with UV light; which indicates a natural color. Provenance: This jade comes from inland China. a Valuable and rare 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
• Mitutoyo absolute-Aos digital caliper / Stanley tylon
• Inova X5 UV-torch

*Material/color: Natural celadon jadeite jade with some light-green patches.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: 52,1 gram or 660,5 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment.
*Dating: mid- to second half 20th Century.
*Size (approx.): 63 mm (height) * 31 mm (width) * 13 mm (thick).
*Condition: Very fine condition, without damage!

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

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Jadeite snuff bottle
Country of origin
China
Material
Jadeite
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
Mid 20th Century
The NetherlandsVerified
22
Objects sold
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