Snuff bottle - Jadeite - Jadeite snuff bottle
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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
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Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
Mid 20th Century
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