Pendant - Nephrite jade - China - Late 20th century
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This late 20th-century Chinese pendant is made of pale celadon nephrite jade and features the engraved character for happiness and a spiral relief pattern on the reverse.
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Chinese pale celadon nephrite jade pendant “fu” –China- 20th Century
On offer is a Chinese pale celadon nephrite jade pendant. This pendant has a smooth surface on the front with only the engraved character 'fu', for happiness. The smooth surface is surrounded by a carved edge with an archaic little ornament at the top meant for the hanging-cord. The pendant has a spiral pattern carved in relief on the back over the entire surface.
Has been identified as nephrite jade by measuring thermal conductivity and hardness and translucency. Provenance: This excellent and rare jade pendant comes from inland China. An interesting 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
• Tomopol C25 scale / 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 semi-translucent pale celadon light-green nephrite jade with no visible impurities.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: app. 42 gram or 210 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.): 54,2 mm (length) * 37,4 mm (width) * 7,8 mm (thick).
*Condition: Very fine condition, no damage.
Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible
No reserve price aucion!
Chinese pale celadon nephrite jade pendant “fu” –China- 20th Century
On offer is a Chinese pale celadon nephrite jade pendant. This pendant has a smooth surface on the front with only the engraved character 'fu', for happiness. The smooth surface is surrounded by a carved edge with an archaic little ornament at the top meant for the hanging-cord. The pendant has a spiral pattern carved in relief on the back over the entire surface.
Has been identified as nephrite jade by measuring thermal conductivity and hardness and translucency. Provenance: This excellent and rare jade pendant comes from inland China. An interesting 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
• Tomopol C25 scale / 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 semi-translucent pale celadon light-green nephrite jade with no visible impurities.
*Origin/provenance: China, inland.
*Weight: app. 42 gram or 210 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.): 54,2 mm (length) * 37,4 mm (width) * 7,8 mm (thick).
*Condition: Very fine condition, no 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
Pendant
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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