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Subject:Chinese erotic jade carving
Posted By: Chris J. Tue, Feb 20, 2018 IP: 85.222.14.29

I need opinion about age of this jade erotic carving. I think it was made in first half of 19th century. The traces of tools show that it was hand work. In jade there are black inclusions. Measurements: 8,4 x 5,3 x 1,1 cm







Subject:Re: Chinese erotic carving
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Tue, Feb 20, 2018

That is a Bowenite carving
Ernest

Subject:Re: Chinese erotic carving
Posted By: Chris J. Wed, Feb 21, 2018

Thank you for your opinion, but it is not possible thet it is bowenite because it is very hard. It is impossible to scrap it with sharp steel knife.

Subject:Re: Chinese erotic carving
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Thu, Feb 22, 2018

Yes, Bowenite is very hard. In the good old days it was believed to be Jade,until Mr. Bowen tested it.
Ernest

Subject:Re: Chinese erotic carving
Posted By: Bill H Thu, Feb 22, 2018

Well, this response to the judgment of an experienced benefactor begs the question of why you asked for comment to begin with? If you were interested in the artistic or intrinsic value of this article, then let me be the first to opine that it has none.

Bill H.


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