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19TH C. CHINESE CARVED NEPHRITE PLAQUE
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Pre 1900 item# 98915 (stock# 2107)
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Bamboo Grove
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This carved reticulate nephrite is 6 ½ inches long, 2 ½ inches wide and a quarter of an inch thick. It has a traditional Chinese motif which includes a dragon, flowers, a vine and characters. The meaning of these four characters is ¡°celebrating happy events and long life¡±. The workmanship is just wonderful. It was carved in two layers which makes it even more interesting. There are a few small chips on the sides. It is in good condition.
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JAPANESE MEIJI SMALL KOTO (ZITHER)
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Pre 1900 item# 88568 (stock# 3351)
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Bamboo Grove
$1750.00
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The Koto is a string instrument that originated in China and came to Japan in the 7th ¨C 8th century. The Japanese Koto is a large instrument, about six feet long. This rare smaller version of Koto from Meiji Period (1868~1911) is 21 inches long, 4 inches wide and 2 ½ inches tall. It has a hollow body made from Kiri wood, underneath the body are two sound holes, one at each end. There are 13 strings which are tied over at each end of the body. We are not sure if this small Koto w ...click for details
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CHINESE CARVED SQUASH AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE
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Contemporary item# 87634 (stock# 3032)
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Bamboo Grove
$450.00
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This is a good sample of using the natural color of agate to create an interesting snuff bottle. It is 3 inches tall, 1 1/8 inches wide and 1 inch thick. The artist used the orange of the agate to create a large squash and small squash hanging on its side. The black section of the stone color was used to create a lucky bat; the lighter color of the stone served to create a monkey grabbing the smaller squash. The subject is quite striking and the workmanship is wonderful. It is well hollowed ...click for details
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CHINESE CARVED TWO GOURDS AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE
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Contemporary item# 87632 (stock# 3031)
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Bamboo Grove
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This unusual hand carved multi-colored agate snuff bottle is 2 5/8 inches tall, 2 inches wide and 3 quarters of an inch thick. The artist, Chen Ke, used the natural color of the agate to create two gourds leaning against each other, and uses the darker color to carve three smaller gourds, some leaves and two moths. The two caps were carved from green moss agate which are like the stems of the gourds. The workmanship is great. It is well hollowed and polished.
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CHINESE CARVED CORN SHAPE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE
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Contemporary item# 87630 (stock# 3030)
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Bamboo Grove
$500.00
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This handsome hand carved multi-colored agate snuff bottle is 3 1/8 inches tall, 1 ¼ inches wide and 1 inch thick. The snuff bottle was carved as an ear of corn. The artist, Chen Ke, used the natural color of the agate to create a red squirrel and grapes on the beige corn. The subject is unique and the workmanship is superb. It is well hollowed and polished.
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