Spinach green jade (nephrite) with black speckles and cloud shaped inclusions
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Oval, slightly convex shaped belt buckle with fine relief decoration
Depicted is a dragon on a dense foliage underground
On the back with two knobs
Total length: 7.5 cm
Good condition
The jade has been tested and verified by X-Ray Diffraction analysis (XRD)
Provenance: Private collection Vienna, acquired during the Cultural Revolution (around 1970)
Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 1,600 Euro

Condition:

The jade is in good condition with hardly any signs of age and wear. The jade is of translucent quality. The surface is shiny and oily, a sign of authenticity – which brings to bear the exceptional polish of the stone. The total length measures 7.5 cm.



Jade

In Asia, jade is the most popular and most precious of all stones, symbolizing purity and excellence. The Chinese, for instance, consider jade a perfect creation of the masculine principle of nature and it is found in all areas of life and throughout all periods of history. It appears in a variety of colors, ranging from white to dark green. In ancient China jade was believed to have magical powers and pieces of jade were given to the deceased as funerary objects. To this day a healing and protective effect is attributed to jade.

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