Need help on an antique Coral

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  1. jingyel

    jingyel Well-Known Member

    Hello,

    I bought this Chinese Mandarin Court Hat Finial from auction.
    Please check the attached photos. Could anyone help to verify is it is made from authentic natural coral?

    Thanks or any comments. IMG_1659.jpeg IMG_1660.jpeg IMG_1661.jpeg IMG_1662.jpeg IMG_1664.jpeg IMG_1667.jpeg
     
    jingyel, Feb 27, 2026
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  2. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    A. measurements please. B. can we see the underside? We have some real European and Momo coral experts around here. My first impression is glass. Even the one the Met has is glass. That said, it could be Momo, or even some exported from Europe very easily and I might get it wrong.

    https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/60889
     
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  3. jingyel

    jingyel Well-Known Member

    A: The diameter is about 1 1/4"
    B: The underside is capped with brass bottom.
    I checked with hardness testing and found it is softer than glass (measure thermal conductivity )
     
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  4. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

    Looks like it has striations for coral
     
    gauntlettgems, Feb 28, 2026
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