Description: Large Hotan White Nephrite Jade Stone From China #48. Carved cedar wood base included. World Class natural "White Jade River" water polished gem. Some orange and brown staining from the iron rich soil. The orange area has small pock marks from oxidation. Like all whole Jade stones, some small fractures from river action see photos for more details. This is the original Jade of China. It has over seven thousand of years of history used as survival tools and adornments. This Jade is from the White Jade River which flows in to the Hetian Region. It is a National Treasure and has a long history of being more important than anything else in China. White Nephrite Jade has been transported from the oldest part of the Silk Road to Chinese carvers since 5000 BC. This section was called the Jade Road before the Silk Road existed. Hetian (Hotan - Khotan) was a very important station on the Silk Road where the world exchanged commodities, technologies and philosophies. Makes a special gift for any Jade enthusiast. Jade weighs 574 grams or 1 pound and 4.2 ounces. Measures 110 X 98 X 41 mm. Cedar wood base measures 89 X 86 X 28 mm.
Price: 1200 USD
Location: Capitola, California
End Time: 2024-09-13T03:07:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Shape: Cobble
Color: White
Theme: Jade Specimen
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Stone: Nephrite Jade
