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Subject:Jade Snuff Bottles
Posted By: S.n.S Wed, Nov 14, 2018 IP: 50.203.72.74

Hello forum,
I know there are many jade collectors on the forum and I would like your opinion. I know the bottle is not "old" based on the hollowing, which is minimal. I'm almost 100% confident that it is jade based on the assessment of a jeweler and 2 appraisers who briefly reviewed the bottle in person. What I don't know is whether it is jadeite or nephrite. Two out of 3 felt it was certainly spinach green nephrite. Based on the research I've done, I agree. But I'm completely new at this so my opinion does not count for much. If you agree that it is nephrite, do you think it is high quality jade. If you do not believe it is jade please explain why so that I can know what to look for. I have 18 pictures in total, so I will post the first 3 then the next and more if requested.










Link :Jade Snuff Bottle - Google Drive


Subject:Re: Jade Snuff Bottles
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Thu, Nov 15, 2018

The pictures are out of focus. So I have to guess: Russian Nephrite.
Ernest

Subject:Re: Jade Snuff Bottles
Posted By: S.n.S Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Thanks Ernest. I'm attaching what I hope to be better pictures. I see that the link I provided doesn't work.







Subject:Re: Jade Snuff Bottles
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Sun, Nov 18, 2018

High grade Russian Jade is of an even dark green color.
Yes, your snuff bottle are made from Russian Jade, albeit not the high quality you wish it to be.
Ernest

Subject:Re: Jade Snuff Bottles
Posted By: S.n.S Tue, Nov 20, 2018

Thanks again Ernest! I appreciate the response and information.


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