Featured Spinach Jade (?) Bowl

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  1. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    This is from the reseller's treasures. He believed it to be a spinach jade bowl. It is not new, but he didn't know when he acquired it. I've always wanted one of these, but they have been too expensive. It is quite translucent, and I've always thought of spinach jade as being more dense and a darker green. This is why I'm coming to you for some help. It has a natural flaw running down one side, so for a collector this may not be the most desirable piece. Thus it has come into my possession. I believe it was probably production cut and polished and not an older piece. I'm just looking to confirm the material.
    The base is not original It is too big. When I removed the tag from the bottom, there was no signature. (Boy was that scary to try and pry the tag off such a thin piece.) It is small at 4 inches in diameter and 1 1/2 inches tall. Any thoughts, comments, ideas will be greatly appreciated.

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  2. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Do you know anyone with a gem tester?
     
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  3. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    No. Sad to say. Any jeweler around here would charge.
     
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  4. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Where are you? I'm on Cape Cod in Mass.
     
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  5. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    I'm in Long Beach, California. Not that jewelers aren't kind around here, they just have to make exorbitant rents.
     
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  6. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

  7. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Bummer, that would be a bit of a drive - even if we met half way ;)
     
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  8. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D I always wanted to visit Cape Cod!
     
  9. bercrystal

    bercrystal Well-Known Member

    Well on your way back home you'll have to come just a bit south for a visit. ;):playful::playful:
     
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  10. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    We all need an honest friend :hilarious:
     
  11. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    Yes we indeed we do. My favorite saying is "Only someone who loves you will tell you that you have bad breath."
     
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  12. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    Sounds like a plan. :):) I hope you don't mind cats. They travel with me. :cat::cat:
     
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  13. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Is it the two in your avatar that travel with you? How fun!
     
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  14. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    Yes. They are avid campers.
     
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  15. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    I LOVE KITTIES!!!!!!!

    I love dogs too. I guess I just love animals :)
     
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  16. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    Same here. Riley will come right up and give you love.
     
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  17. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Hi Kiko, a flying visit especially for you.:happy:
    Yes, spinach jade.:)
    I always love these bowls.
    I don't think I have ever seen a signed one.

    I'm off to bed now.:yawn:;)
     
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  18. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    I love that bowl. Never heard of it before. You really have some great finds there. I hope you can get the info you need.
     
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  19. bercrystal

    bercrystal Well-Known Member

    I might not mind but Honey Girl may have a few full hawk moments. :eek::eek::eek::eek:
    That is when the hair stands on end along their spine. ;):rolleyes::rolleyes:
    We might have to meet on neutral ground. :hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:
     
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  20. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi Kiko,
    I am sitting here with drooling hanging from my lips. That is one absolutely gorgeous bowl. Saw several of them in a formal sitting room. It was owned by a well known Chinese diplomate. He saw me looking at them with lust in my heart. I really love spinach jade especially bowls!!!!!!
    greg
     
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