“While Neolithic clay figurines are numerous at S. Čuka (115 have been found), the imagery of one stone pendant is unique in ...

For many prospective buyers, however, jade’s myriad quality points can be confounding. Evaluated on its color, transparency and texture, the material comes in two forms, jadeite and nephrite.

Ostmann via Horejs, et al (2025) Antiquity The pendant is a rich green color, and appears to resemble classic jade. Chemical analysis of the piece found it is actually made of nephrite ...