Hotan White Nephrite Jade Natural River Pebble From China.

Solid white with slight iron staining and black on a small section of the edge. 

Nephrite has been the Jade of China for over seven thousand years. It was used as survival tools and adornments. This Jade is from the White Jade River which flows in to the Hetian Region. It is a National Treasure and has a long history of being more important than anything else. White Nephrite Jade has been transported from the oldest part of the Silk Road to Chinese carvers since 5000 BC. Hotan (Khotan - Hetian) was a very important station on the Silk Road where the world exchanged commodities, technologies and philosophies.

Makes a special gift for any Jade enthusiast.

This is the exact Jade stone you will receive.

Jade weighs 13.8 grams.

Measures 36 X 22 X 10 mm.