Snuff bottle - jade - Snuff bottle, phoenix

o reserve price! Chinese pale celadon nephrite jade snuff bottle phoenix head handles –China- 20th Century On offer is a bigger than average very fine Chinese pale celadon light-green white nephrite jade snuff bottle, made in Chinese taste. This pale celadon nephrite jade snuff bottle has on both sides superb carvings! The small handles are carved in the shape of a phoenix head, depicted in great detail. The snuff bottle has a beautifully carved foot. On both sides, a Chinese character is carved in relief. On one side the character for double happiness. On the other side the character for auspicious and/or good fortune. The cap consists of a brass mount with a red hardstone top. This snuff bottle has a matte finish that gives it a beautiful appearance and contrast. Rare find, top! 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 white, green and russet patches or spots inside the jade. *Origin/provenance: China, inland. *Weight: 133,5 gram (including lid) or 667,5 Carat. *Hardness: No scratching possible, with hardened steel scratch pen. *UV/ bright light check: No indication of treatment. *Dating: mid- to second half 20th Century. *Size (approx.): 70 mm (height) * 60 mm (width) * 20 mm (thick). *Condition: Very fine condition, without damage! Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible

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