Large size pendant - Jade - China - 20th century

o reserve price! Chinese nephrite jade open work Archaic pendant dragon –China- 20th Century On offer is an open work light-grey white pendant in Archaic style executed in highest quality. The pendant shows a carving of a stylized dragon on both sides. The jade used to make this remarkable Archaic pendant has been carefully selected for uniformity and solid color. This jade pendant has a beautiful shine from age. a Beautiful carved Archaic artwork, very hard to find! Has been identified as nephrite jade by measuring thermal conductivity and hardness and translucency. Provenance: This excellent and rare jade Archaic 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 • 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: Pale light-grey white nephrite jade of homogenous structure, untreated natural color, without visible impurities. *Origin/provenance: China, inland. *Weight: 45,5 gram or 227,5 Carat. *Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen. *UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment. *Dating: 20th Century, possible earlier. *Size (approx.): Size for wearing; adjustable. Length of jade total: 100 mm. Width: 19 mm. Height dragon head: 20 mm. *Condition: Very fine (used) condition, no damage. Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible

Estimate:£168.63

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