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Old Signed Carved Nephrite Jade German / Russian Hippopotamus Figure
About the Item
A very fine carved Nephrite Jade hippopotamus figurine.
Likely the work of the German lapidary carvers in Idar Oberstein (or possibly Russian in origin).
The feet of the hippo have numbered inscription or signature.
Simply a great carving!
Date:
20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There are a few round concussion marks here and there, loss to one ear, a small fracture in one nostril (likely from the carving), some edge wear, and some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age
Maker:
Possibly from Idar Oberstein (or one of the Russian houses spun off from Faberge).
Measurements:
Height: ca. 30 mm
Length: ca. 64 mm
Width: ca. 25 mm
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- Dimensions:Height: 1.19 in (30 mm)Width: 0.99 in (25 mm)Length: 2.52 in (64 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. There are a few round concussion marks here and there, loss to one ear, a small fracture in one nostril (likely from the carving), some edge wear, and some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
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