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Subject:Nephrite dragon turtle
Posted By: Peter Mackeonis Thu, Jun 29, 2017 IP: 173.255.132.117
I recently purchased a nephrite dragon turtle. It has an indented circular top. Could anyone please let me know if this was an incense holder. It stands 5 inches tall.




Link :Nephrite jade dragon turtle


Subject:Re: Nephrite dragon turtle
Posted By: John R Fri, Jun 30, 2017
It reminds me of work that is done on a larger
scale with a chain saw. It appears to have been created
with a high speed grinder and hand held
power tools. No real creativity, talent or vision
here. Made to sell quickly.

Subject:Re: Nephrite dragon turtle
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Fri, Jun 30, 2017
Sorry, that does not look like Jade. You must do a scratch test. Take a strong needle, make a 3-4 mm scratch with enough pressure , and tell us if the scratch is black or white.
Ernest

Subject:Re: Nephrite dragon turtle
Posted By: Peter Mackeonis Sat, Jul 01, 2017
You are correct - i should have done the scratch test first. It scratches with a fingernail. What confused me was the weight combined with the translucency of the edges of the piece. There was earth in the crevices, so I considered that it could be an old piece. Perhaps it was made as a fake and then buried? Would you have any ides what stone would be translucent

Subject:Re: Nephrite dragon turtle
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Sun, Jul 02, 2017
No, just some acid thrown on it is enough to convince any tourist that it is old.

Yep, antiques made to order

Ernest

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Subject:Re: Nephrite dragon turtle
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Mon, Jul 03, 2017
In this case, it has to be soapstone.
Ernest

Subject:Re: Nephrite dragon turtle
Posted By: mackeonis Tue, Jul 04, 2017
Yes,now I see it is soapstone - thanks

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