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A beautiful large vintage carved jade pendant from the 20th century, c 1920- 1970. The pendant is made of a very pale green nephrite jade, and often referred to as mutton fat 'Hetian' jade from northwestern China. The hand carved double-sided piece is quite a work of art, artistically carved depicting a double fish and double bat scene, along with hand engraving detail to both sides. In Chinese culture double bats are symbolic for double blessings, and a pair of fish is often associated with connubial bliss and harmony. The jade is semi-translucent to opaque and displays a glossy texture to the surface. Indicative of natural jade material there is a tiny darker green inclusion to the top and a very faint darker green inclusion to the bottom. A hand made loop and ring connects to the top of the pendant. No stamps are sighted to the loop or ring, albeit a test indicates in between 9ct and 14ct yellow gold.
A symbolic pendant which would make a wonderful gift for that someone special. Or a bold addition to your pendant collection.
| c1920-1970 | |
| Acid test indicates in between 9k - 14k yellow gold | |
| One solid natural Pale Green Nephrite Jade | Shape: rectangular | Size: just short of 3" inches total drop (including ring) x 4.50cm| Origin - likely China *Gemstone tested by a FGAA Gemmologist with professional gemmological equipment. | |
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| 34.94 grams | |
| Just short of 3" inches total drop (including ring) x 4.50cm across bottom | |
| The overall condition of the vintage jade pendant is excellent . Besides normal surface wear, there is no apparent damage to the gold, or jade. A wonderful vintage piece! |
