This pale green nephrite [its specific gravity measures 2.95] has been carved into a little bug-eyed one-horned goat or antelope complete with a smile. It stands 1 3/4 inches tall.... maybe 5 inches long and 1 1/4 inches wide at the widest point. There is some noticeable erosion. The nephrite is hard and glossy.... scratch tested with a Victorian carbon steel lancet. It weighs about 180 grams. There appears to be a small chip or abrasion on the top of the left ear Age guesstimate: early 20th C. M-71 PRICING: The prices listed are the MOST we will sell an item for...the least can be decided by discussion or negotiation [dickering]. Though the listings dont come out and say OBO, you should treat each and every listing as if they said: OR BEST OFFER SHIPPING: Because of the value, size, or fragility of items, the quoted prices for shipping and handling [and sometimes crating] are ESTIMATED. The final price will be determined by your location. Give us a chance to better price a shipping quote, BEFORE you finalize your purchase. Which means: CONTACT US ! ! Please If its simple packaging, like a Priority box...we dont charge for this. But some require packaging beyond...way beyond simple packaging. Some even require crating; some need outside insurance....we charge for this. Out of the country shipments OR very heavy items OR expensive items, can ONLY be wildly guessed at, until we have your location. We are committed to getting to you, your purchase as economically and safely as possible. All substantial overages on shipping are quickly and happily refunded.
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