Nephrite Jade Specimen, Contemporary

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About the Item

In general, nephrite is more often used in jewelry than jadeite. Nephrite is also referred to as New Zealand greenstone, New Zealand jade, spinach jade and kidney stone, among others. Nephrite is also used as ancient burial pieces. In ancient China, nephrite was used for utilitarian and ceremonial objects. In New Zealand, nephrite jade is very valuable and it was used for weapons and ornaments. Certain pieces, like the short club and neck pendant were considered very valuable heirlooms and were handed down through the generations. In the early Chinese dynasties, jade (or nephrite jade) was used for utilitarian and ceremonial objects including jade burial suits. Jade burial suits consisted of square pieces of jade joined by pieces of wire that completely covered the bodies of members of the royal family. Even more pieces of jade were used to cover the eyes, ears and nose underneath the suit. It was considered the "imperial gem." One of the most prized of the jade was the white, or "mutton-fat," nephrite. The qualities of jade, its colors and its hardness, caused the Chinese to associate it with the soul and immortality. Many of the native sources of jade in China have been mined out; most of the modern Chinese jade comes from the province of XinJiang. Height - 7". Widtyh - 4" (at the widest point of the base.) Depth - 2 3/4". Weight - 1800 grams (3 lbs 1oz.) This guaranteed to be an authentic example of nephrite jade (money back guarantee) and nothing has been done to the stone to alter the color. Free shipping.

Dimensions:
Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
Style:
Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Stone,Carved
Place of Origin:
Afghanistan
Period:
21st Century
Date of Manufacture:
2010
Condition:
This is a contemporary, modern specimen, with a money back guarantee that the stone is authentic and nothing has been done to alter the color.
Seller Location:
By Appointment Only, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU167223746152

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