Category
Asian Art
Distinguishing marks
This is clearly a hand carved piece as the edges are not smoothed down, and some of the lines are rough.
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
1990
Long Description
I received this jade carving as a gift from my grandfather who was retired and went to live in Tianjin, China to be an Engliish teacher. Â I was told it was jade and that it was of value. Â I'd like to know if that is true! Â We tried to scrath the bottom of the carving but no marks were left, and all the other things we've read on testing jade seem to hold up, but I know it's very difficult to know for sure. Â If you can help me, I would so appreciate it! TIA
For Sale?
Yes
Re: Chinese Jade Carving
All I can tell you is that, YES, it definitely appears to be pure jade and from what I've seen on auctions, jade is a good seller. Â As far as value...sorry...no help here.
Re: Chinese Jade Carving
Jade, both nephrite and jadeite, prove valuable as a raw material and as carved objects of desire. Tradition jade objects are respected and hold a high value as a possession or commodity of trade. The stuff is very hard: 7.5, compared to a diamond at 10 in this scale. Jadeite shines and shows a wide range of color. Nephrite shows a matt translucent finish. Beautiful item.