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IS this Guan Yin statue carved from jade? If so, what is the brown color on the back? Is it a natural inclusion or a stain applied to make it look old? Any guesses as to the age? It is about 12 inches tall.

This sure looks like some artificially dyed soft stone.
Ernest

My guess is this is late Qing or early republic period, the stink on the back is oil, the jade is prolly too dry, and the dealer added the oil to look more oily and old. which is pretty common, but the value of the jade drops by alot.

thanks
cheng

I believe the stain is artificial. Probably not jade, a simply scratch test should tell. More than likely MODERN. The stand is pretty nice though.

I suppose I'll try to talk the dealer into parting with it cheaply. Could the brown oil on the back be cleaned?

no

thank
cheng

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