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Mutton Fat Disk Late Ming Certified Untreated Nephrite
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€2,677.69
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CA$4,269.83
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A$4,778.73
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About the Item
Dragonets are baby dragons, and this white nephrite pi disk features a pair of them. Flawlessly carved by a skilled lapidary artist more than 100 years ago, this white nephrite pi disk is a superior example of a late Ming (circa 1890s) jade carving. As a symbol, a pair of dragons chasing each other often represent the ying/yang dynamic of the cosmos. On the opposite side of the disk, we discover finely etched linework representing ruyi fungus; symbolic of good fortune for thousands of years.
White nephrite this fine is called “mutton fat” for obvious reasons, and while carvings from mutton fat jade have been treasured for literally thousands of years, such pieces have never been more sought after than they are today.
Like many exquisite late Ming carvings, this disk displays perfect proportions and a refinement of line that is felt as much as it is seen. The polish is magnificent; soft, silken, creamy, and achieved without electricity, of course, or modern polishing compounds. How many weeks or months this disk took to create is anyone’s guess.
The disk measure 53.63mm x 7.95mm. The handmade silver bale is recent and the thick, heavy English chain that ships with this pendant dates from the Art Nouveau era. The disk ships with a certificate from Stone Group Labs stating that the nephrite jade is untreated.
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- Weight:63.35 g
- Dimensions:Depth: 0.32 in (7.95 mm)Diameter: 2.12 in (53.63 mm)
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- Lab Report Available:SGL 210506X-AB
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1890
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Southbury, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1589112972512
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