No reserve price auction! Pale celadon nephrite jade pendant Hotei Buddha - China- late 20th Century On offer is a superb and beautiful deep carved pale celadon nephrite jade thick pendant. It has a detailed carved quality Chinese Hotei Buddha figure, who is actually an enlightened Chinese Buddhist monk. Sometimes referred to as laughing or happy Buddha. Excellent light-green monochrome piece of jade with an excellent quality carving (please see pictures) on both sides. At the back side also a subtle high quality carving. At top of the pendant also nice carving with a subtle hole for a hanging-cord. This jade is created by a skilled professional and is an expensive and rare find! 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 particular one 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 • Inova X5 UV-torch *Material/color: Thermal conductivity and bright light indicates: Pale celadon light-green natural color nephrite jade. *Origin/provenance: China, inland. *Weight: 35,5 gram or 177,5 Carat. *Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen. *UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment. *Dating: end of 20th Century. *Size (approx.): 49,3 mm * 28,1 mm * 11,6 mm. *Condition: Very fine condition, no damage. Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible