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Han period yellow jade carving representing 2 #2094340

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:85.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
Han period yellow jade carving representing 2 #2094340
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Exquisite 1st. century CE yellow jade carving in shape of a disk featuring 2 swimming hydra dragons. Highest quality of nephrite jade, free of inclusions and having a homogeneous color, dating to Eastern Han period. The reverse side features rice grain pattern carving. Shallow border decorations are now almost invisible due to theage. Diameter: 2.2"(5.5 cm.). Estimated value: $2500. Provenance: Dr. Veleanu's jade collection, the author of collectors' illustrated textbook: "Jade, 5000 BC to 1912 AD, Guide to collectors".
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent. No damages</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1st. century CE</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:China</td></tr>





<tr><td>Title:Han period yellow jade carving representing 2</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:Nephrite jade</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Fishkill, New York</td></tr>
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