Certified Natural White Nephrite Jade Carving, Hetian Jade Decoration, Unisex

Please check out the HD video! For your consideration is a certified natural nephrite jade carving. This jade is substantial. The jade carving is a scenic stature of good quality. The Hetian nephrite jade carving is close to being pure white. Hetian jade...

For your consideration is a certified natural nephrite jade. This jade carving is of a Chinese mythical beast or creature of high quality. Traditionally Chinese mythical creatures are regarded as auspicious creatures that possessed mystical powers capable of drawing wealth from all directions. The famous Hetian nephrite jade carving...

Elegant, rare, and dating to the late Qing period (circa 1890s), this hand-carved nearly colorless white nephrite plaque has been etched on both sides. One one, the Chinese mythological figure known as Zhang Guo Lao is depicted riding a mule. On the opposite side, a magpie sits on a branch of cherry blossoms. The magpie is associated with intelligence. The carving is breathlessly simple and excellent; the work executed -of course- without the aid of electricity or modern tools. Measuring 42.54mm x 29.92mm, the plaque has a hole drilled through the center, which is original to the piece. A silver bail is threaded through the hole and a pair of beads -black jade and coral- reside at the bottom. The jade plaque hands from a 1920s silver chain that is 32" in length. Prior to the discovery of and appreciation for the very fine green jadeite from Burma, colorless, opaque, pure white nephrite jade from the Northern mountains of China was the most revered jade; the original "imperial jade, as only members of the royal court could wear or even touch it. Most of what is commercially sold today as "mutton fat...

Jadeite Jade carved palm stone. Dark to white green. GIA certified natural. 1 carved jade approx. 163.97cts. GIA Certified# 6224307578 Top to bottom: 43....