No reserve price auction! Chinese pale celadon nephrite jade amulet pendant Chilong -China- 20th Century On offer is a good carved Chinese pale celadon nephrite jade amulet inspired by the bi-disk shape. It is carved from good quality pale celadon light-green jade, with on top 2 crafted chilongs. The smooth-bodied chi-dragons have a flat head and split tail that end in volutes. The back side has scrolling stylized ruyi motifs. This thick amulet has a light green color and shiny appearance. It is a natural colored copy after a Song Dynasty original in authentic, Archaic style! 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, suitable as an addition to your high-end collection or to present as a gift! Please see test results and pictures. About: BI (pronounced “bee”) is a Chinese flattened disk made of jade or stone with a hole in the middle. Bi are found in elite burials since the Neolithic period. They acted as a sky symbol, accompanying the dead into the after world or "sky." Bi disks were used as a form of communication with the heavens. You hold the disk close to your mouth and through the opening you whisper your message. The message then travels faster and the prayers are answered. During one’s life, they were kept or worn as personal accessories (amulet), as a symbol of rank and status. 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 light-green nephrite jade. Minor or no inclusions. *Origin/provenance: China, inland. *Weight: 61,6 gram or 308 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.): 55,0 mm * 46,9 mm * 12,2 mm. *Condition: Very fine “as found” (uncleaned) condition, without damage! Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible