Sculpture, Large size! - Jade - China - Late 20th century

o reserve price! Large pale celadon nephrite jade sculpture horse and monkey –China- 20th Century On offer is a nicely carved light green-white pale celadon nephrite jade sculpture of a monkey riding the horse. The horse is holding a lingzhi fungus (mushroom) in his mouth as a symbol for long life. This semi-translucent jade sculpture is carved in the Chinese taste, with an eye for detail. Hard to find! Has been identified as nephrite jade by measuring thermal conductivity and hardness and translucency. Provenance: This excellent and large jade sculpture or statue 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. Note: “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.” 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: light green-white natural color nephrite jade, with small natural white spots or patches. *Origin/provenance: Inland China. *Weight: ca. 288 gram or 1440 Carat! *Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen. *UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment. *Dating: End of 20th Century. *Size: (approx) 95 mm * 60 mm * 35 mm. *Condition: Very fine condition, no damage. Please note that jade is a natural product which means that occasionally you can notice some imperfections such as small cracks and / or impurities in the stone. Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible

Estimate:$449.48

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