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Re: Ox Carving (Jadite?)

Posted By: wingchuntaiji
Posted Date: Feb 13, 2008 (11:15 PM)

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Dear Joel,

I think that it is older than its look.

It is more likely nephrite and more than likely had been color-enhanced. The luster might be due to prolong period of excessive fondling. It might have been coated with polymer.

Randy Li

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