Pendant - Jade - China - Early 20th century

o reserve price! Chinese pale celadon nephrite jade pendant gourd and bat –China- early 20th Century On offer is an antique pale celadon nephrite jade pendant carved in the Chinese taste! The open work carving consists of a larger and smaller gourd with leaves and a bat under the biggest gourd. The carving has been executed in very good quality. This pendant has an old cord for hanging. The pendant has a beautiful shine from age. Jade pendants of this age are very hard to 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 jade 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 / Stanley Tylon • Inova X5 UV-torch *Material/color: Natural pale celadon light-green white nephrite jade with some small natural color variations- and spots. *Origin/provenance: China, inland. *Weight: approximately 33 gram without cord or 165 Carat. *Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen. *UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment. *Dating: End of 19th or early 20th Century. *Size (approx.): 43 mm (length) * 28 mm (width) * 17 mm (thick). *Condition: Very fine used condition, without damage! Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible

Estimate:£168.63

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