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TOMB JADE [2 records]

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Record 1 2001-10-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Jewellery
  • Gemmology
DEF

Jade which has been buried, usually on a tomb.

OBS

It is usually reddish or brownish although many other colours may occur. The colours are due to oxidization and may be created artificially.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
  • Gemmologie

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Jewellery
DEF

A yellowish burned or buried(tomb) jade.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie

Spanish

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