Nephrite Buddha Figurine

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by kardinalisimo, Sep 7, 2017.

  1. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    IMG_2157.JPG IMG_2158.JPG IMG_2159.JPG IMG_2160.JPG IMG_2161.JPG IMG_2162.JPG Power tools in use?
     
    kardinalisimo, Sep 7, 2017
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  2. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Most likely some type of "power tool" with hundreds of years of history..... hand,foot,water,electricity,etc.
     
    Hollyblue, Sep 7, 2017
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  3. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    You know what I mean, a tool that runs on electricity, high speed.
     
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Kard, it looks like green bowenite, often used in China:
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  5. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Impossible to tell.
     
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  6. Christmasjoy

    Christmasjoy Well-Known Member

    Very nice Kard, .. Joy.
     
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  7. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    Unfortunately, not jade. I can scratch it with a knife.
     
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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    The damaged parts look like serpentine, either bowenite or another type. Bowenite is a hard type of serpentine. In some cases it can even pass the scratch test.
     
    Any Jewelry, Sep 8, 2017
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