Pendant - Nephrite jade - China - Late 20th century

o 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

Schätzpreis:200€

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