History of Science & Technology, Including Fossils, Minerals, & Meteorites

Large Nephrite Jade Slab

Lot Closed

April 28, 06:32 PM GMT

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Large Nephrite Jade Slab

Alaska

Measuring 60 x 38 x 2 1/8 inches and comes mounted on a custom display base. Can also be used as a tabletop.

Sliced from a single large boulder, it retains a natural, unpolished edge whose pale color frames the deep, rich shades of green that cover the highly polished surface.

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