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Ming Jade Water Buffalo
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Pre 1700 item# 1125324 (stock# 2353)
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Rare Chinese gray nephrite carving of a recumbent water buffalo with damage, (please examine enlargements). This piece could possibly be much older as this kind of jade was quite popular from the Tang to Yuan therefore the Ming dating is a conservative estimate. I believe the face to be recarved (an old job) so it is difficult to date based on the style alone. The stone on this piece is very good with the striations in the stone being natural and not dyed as is commonly the case. L: 6cm/2.4i ...click for details
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Qing Jadeite Bi
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Pre 1910 item# 1081076 (stock# 2351)
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Good jade disc with lavender and apple green highlights. This is an old piece circa late 19th that has been repolished. Since it is almost impossible to distinguish dyed jade from undyed without a Spectroscopy test, this piece will retain its natural color as dyed jade will fade in over relatively short period of time, 5 to 10 years, more or less. No damage with a myriad of naturally occurring inclusions that resemble ice crackles under a loupe. D: 5.9cm/2.5in and .5cm/.2in thickness.
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Han Jade
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1070361 (stock# 2326)
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Good pair of circa Han Dynasty funereal pierced Nephrite jade tiles; these would have been part of a larger burial suit or veil- some calcification, inclusions and tiny chips. These would make excellent study pieces for someone wanting to gain insight into cutting techniques and natural aging in ancient Jade. D: L: 5.2cm/2in and W:2.2cm/o.9in (2mm thickness).
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Liao Jade Harness Ornament
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1032779 (stock# 2242)
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Circa 10th CE whitish grey nephrite horse strap fitting, this style is usually associated with the non Han nomadic cultures such as the Liao, Jin, and Mongols. The stone appears to have been treated to bring out the black striations in the stone, which was typical of the time. Some clever bunny in China has repolished it which is a pity, but still a nice piece made of good stone. Please note scale in last enlargement is metric.
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