01-11-2018 04:29 PM
Any thoughts on the type of script writing this might be?
The script is carved on a small (1-1/2 in.) and very translucent stone (probably jade).
Appears to be a series of lines on one side, and the other with a series of lines, a circle and crescents.
Thanks in advance for your time and help.
01-11-2018 05:47 PM - edited 01-11-2018 05:50 PM
I'm not even sure that it's writing. Possibly just random lines for decorative effect, like the moon shining through bamboo?
01-11-2018 10:12 PM
Possibly Runes but that is just a guess. Could just be decorative as already suggested.
This link goes to a page on the Runic alphabet. https://www.omniglot.com/writing/runic.htm
01-11-2018 10:22 PM
I have simular piece that writing could not be identified. Mine apppears to be mothers pendant. with polished stone charm but my lettering simular to yours is applied in 24kt applique. smaller maybe 3mm stones of different colors. I could not verify but I was told maybe old Pursian or Aerobic
01-12-2018 05:35 AM
Thank you all for your replies and thoughts.
Maybe it is just decorative as suggested. I sometimes look too deep into objects and can overlook the obvious. I thought the engravings might be Ogham script or something quite old as it was found with this ancient Byzantine(?) miniature bronze cross pendant.
04-09-2018 01:50 PM
These are just some mumble jumble and not really jade (too translucent). You can try to scratch it wtih a Swiss army pocket knife and it should leave a white line. Jade (nephrite or jadeite) cannot be scratched by metal.
04-09-2018 03:54 PM
If mine, I would hold off on scratching it with a pocketknife. The suspension hole looks to be hand drilled (non-electric drill).