Jade nephrite scarab from Burma – hand-carved gemstone...

This exceptional jade-nephrite scarab from Burma blends the natural beauty of the green gemstone with one of the oldest symbols of ancient cultures. The sculpted carving shows the characteristic body of a scarab with clearly emphasized wings, legs, and fine ornamental details. Particularly impressive is the intense green coloration of the nephrite. Depending on the incidence of light, the material ranges from a vivid, bright green to deeper, dark green areas. The polished surface beautifully showcases the stone’s natural luster and its slight translucency. Natural inclusions and individual color patterns emphasize its uniqueness. The scarab carries a millennia-old symbolic history and is especially known from ancient Egypt. There it stood as a symbol of renewal, rebirth, vitality, and the sun’s ever-returning cycle. Consequently, this gemstone carving is not only a decorative collectible but also an object with special symbolic resonance. Details: Gemstone: Jade-Nephrite Origin: Burma Motif: Scarab Intricately carved gemstone figure Polished, glossy surface Intense green to deep green color nuances Partially translucent areas Visible natural inclusions and structures Three-dimensionally worked wing and body details Unique collectible and decorative piece Nephrite, alongside jadeite, is one of the two minerals traditionally grouped under the designation Jade. For thousands of years, the material has been used for jewelry, carvings, and artistic objects due to its toughness, pleasant tactile feel, and characteristic green tones. In various cultural traditions, Jade is symbolically associated with harmony, luck, protection, balance, and permanence. Together with the traditional symbolism of the scarab, this creates a striking object that can stand for renewal, vitality, and positive development. These meanings are culturally and spiritually transmitted and do not represent scientifically proven effects. A special Jade-Nephrite scarab from Burma for lovers of extraordinary gemstones, artful stone carvings, and symbolically meaningful collectibles. Stone: Jade-Nephrite Weight: 315.75 ct Size: 45x35x25 mm Treatment: None Origin: Burma Our shipping costs have been vetted and acknowledged by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packing, and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise. Buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc.. Please also see our other items and shipping costs; pickup costs can be saved.. In some of the images the stone was backlit to show you the color of the stone. In some stones we have held lighting under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. This may lead to color variations, etc., as every computer, monitor, and mobile device may display color quality differently. The disclaimer about the healing properties as previously given : It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. We and Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.

Estimación:€650

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