Ancient Hand Carved Rust Jade Egg Pendant Modern Pin
A gorgeous ancient Chinese hand carved rust nephrite jade pendant , obviously hand tooled, rust on top and fades to green mutton fat on bottom. Piece has a hole in the top for wearing around a sash, flower in the hole is removable. Set into a modern 10K yellow gold Chinese pin. 52mm (2.08in) width x 35mm (1.4in) length; jade measures approx 35mm length x 26.5mm width x 8mm depth. 21.6g. ** Jade is often treated and while we find no evidence of treatment it may be undetectable without a large gemological laboratory. ** Our auction estimate on this amazing ancient piece is 2K-3K. Holly.
Condition Report: Displays some surface wear to metal with a few small scuffs and scratches; jade is abraded but with no visible cracks or crazing
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A gorgeous ancient Chinese hand carved rust nephrite jade pendant , obviously hand tooled, rust on top and fades to green mutton fat on bottom. Piece has a hole in the top for wearing around a sash, flower in the hole is removable. Set into a modern 10K yellow gold Chinese pin. 52mm (2.08in) width x 35mm (1.4in) length; jade measures approx 35mm length x 26.5mm width x 8mm depth. 21.6g. ** Jade is often treated and while we find no evidence of treatment it may be undetectable without a large gemological laboratory. ** Our auction estimate on this amazing ancient piece is 2K-3K. Holly.
Condition Report: Displays some surface wear to metal with a few small scuffs and scratches; jade is abraded but with no visible cracks or crazing
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