Lyckogroda ristad i orange kalcit - 13 x 8 cm- 1.05 kg
Nr 84007323
Hänge - Nefrit (otestad - Kina (Utan reservationspris)
Nr 84007323
Hänge - Nefrit (otestad - Kina (Utan reservationspris)
Pale celadon nephrite sculpture horse and monkey - China – end of 20th Century
On offer is a nicely carved grey-white pale celadon nephrite jade sculpture of a monkey riding the horse. This jade sculpture is made in the Chinese taste and has a grey-white color, with a slight green undertone. This fine jade pendant passes the scratch test for good hardness, no scratch with sencys hardmetal scratch pen possible! Also checked with UV light; which indicates a natural color. Also tested for thermal conductivity, which indicates Nephrite jade. A fine piece, very suitable as an addition to your collection or to present as a gift. Has been tested as can be seen below, but comes without official test certificate. Provenance: acquired from inland China.
“The symbolism of a monkey riding on a horse has a special cultural meaning. The Monkey sitting on a Horse in Chinese reads (马上封候) "Ma Shang Feng Ho" which sounds like "Promotion is fast approaching". The Monkey is considered as a symbol of the Clever and Creative Individual and the Horse as a symbol of Speed, Strength, Success and a Steady Path.”
Test equipment:
· Sencys hardmetal scratch pen
· Presidium gem tester II
· Kern PFB 200-3 laboratory scale
· Overflow-can with angled spout
· Guan kiln magnifying glass 15x
· Ugsby XP-1 bright light torch
· Inova X5 UV-torch
*Material/color: (pale celadon grey-white) Nephrite jade (presidium gem tester).
*Origin/provenance: China, from countryside
*Weight: 31,22gram or 156Carat
*Density: not measured
*Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel (sencys)pen.
*UV/ bright light check: No visible (color) treatment.
*Dating: Late 20th Century
*Size: 5,5cm * 3,5cm * 1,2cm.
*Condition: Very fine condition, no damage!
*ALGT report number: not applicable.
Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace, with insurance. Combined shipping possible, we return postage costs.
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