Sculpture - Nephrite jade - China - Late 20th century
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This late 20th-century Chinese fish sculpture is carved from pale celadon nephrite jade.
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Chinese pale celadon nephrite jade fish sculpture –China- end of 20th century
On offer is a very fine Chinese pale celadon nephrite jade fish sculpture, also usable as pendant. The fish is richly detailed on both sides. Each scale is visible, as well as the gills and fins. This sculpture can also stand. To hang it as a pendant, a cord can be threaded through the mouth. a Remarkable piece of well-crafted jade of good quality!
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, 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 / Mitutoyo absolute-Aos digital caliper
• Inova X5 UV-torch
*Material/color: Thermal conductivity and bright light indicates: Semi-translucent pale celadon (natural color) light-green nephrite jade of homogenous structure. Some visual natural small impurities.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: 52,8 gram or 264 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment.
*Dating: 20th Century.
*Size (approx.): 93 mm * 38 mm * 11,9 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 pale celadon nephrite jade fish sculpture –China- end of 20th century
On offer is a very fine Chinese pale celadon nephrite jade fish sculpture, also usable as pendant. The fish is richly detailed on both sides. Each scale is visible, as well as the gills and fins. This sculpture can also stand. To hang it as a pendant, a cord can be threaded through the mouth. a Remarkable piece of well-crafted jade of good quality!
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, 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 / Mitutoyo absolute-Aos digital caliper
• Inova X5 UV-torch
*Material/color: Thermal conductivity and bright light indicates: Semi-translucent pale celadon (natural color) light-green nephrite jade of homogenous structure. Some visual natural small impurities.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: 52,8 gram or 264 Carat.
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment.
*Dating: 20th Century.
*Size (approx.): 93 mm * 38 mm * 11,9 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
Nephrite jade
Title of artwork
Sculpture
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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