I've got one of those...somewhere around here...if I find it, I'll post it.
Yeah...Sure! Show us all, when y'do, eh? :joyful:
"The Mughal jades were almost always made using nephrite sourced from Burma" (from...
I think it may be Bowenite: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowenite ...with the exception that Bowenite (a form of serpentine) has a Mohs...
I know they exist...but thought they were mostly used for Semi- and Precious gemstones. My sense is that they measure heat-conductivity. Would...
Agreed...but for whatever reason, it was nicely worked-in, with no apparent attempt to artificially 'blend' it into the main basket. Function is...
Yep...I understand that part. BUT: They drill THRU the bottom, to free the core...the core is the desired product, not the remnant shell. In the...
Very lovely! Welcome here, Aleutia...you're in great company!
Pure blind ignorance, AJ. It's green, thats all I'm hangin' my hat on. I don't know anything about 'serpentine' jade, either...that's a new term...
~260 gram, ~70mm od, ~61mm id, ~70mm height. The bottom is dead-flat, and I can find no marks. The 2nd and last image are LED backlit, the 3rd is...
I like it...but am way more attracted to that chain! Thanks!
There are apparently two, bosco: China & Japan, and Southeast Asia. I haven't had opportunity to use SE Asia yet.
That's my take...I have had several really helpful responses from the site. I'm glad to have access!
Y'know, I have looked for a sign-up page, without success. Is membership by invitation, or is there another way to become a member? I would like...
Thanks, AJ...I've posted it on https://asianart.com/phpforum/index.php but they review all new posts, so it may not appear for a day or so. Also,...
Found this: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/monochrome-ii/an-archaistic-jade-handled-cup-yi-ming-dynasty And this:...
Please note the grecian key border, which surrounds the rim. ~92 grams, 4" long, 1 1/2" high at the pouring lip, 1 7/8" wide; the bore of the grip...
Made to be powered by ordinary (carbon/zinc, then) 'D' cells. The components appear to be complete and un-compromised...but you'll need at least...
THAT'S the spirit!
YES! I have resolved to attach identification (usually via post-it notes) to items as I learn about them here. It'd be one thing if your first...
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