No reserve price auction! Chinese pale celadon and russet nephrite jade brush washer – China – 20th Century. On offer is a good quality translucent pale celadon and russet light green nephrite jade brush washer, carved in the shape of an open curled lotus leaf. Next to it a small open “seed pot” which is used to keep the brush wet after cleaning. This small scholar brush washer has a light green color with russet patches and a shiny appearance. 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 fine example, 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 • Inova X5 UV-torch *Material/color: Thermal conductivity and bright light indicates: Natural pale celadon and russet light-green nephrite jade. Minor inclusions. *Origin/provenance: China, inland. *Weight: 49,3 gram or 246,5 Carat. *Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen. *UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment. *Dating: 20th Century. *Size (approx.): 67 mm * 55 mm * 16 mm. *Condition: Very fine “as found” condition, without damage! Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible