Gorgeous Art Deco era parure set of Chinese export silver in unusual, apple green jadeite known as Maw Sit Sit from a particular river mine in Burma. Excellent condition, comes with ring, earrings and necklace in the Chao Zhu Mandarin Court Necklace style. Measures 10.5" length, Main bead is 1 3/8" X 1 1/4". Fodouda bead is 1.5", diameter of round bead is 3/4".
Beautiful vintage Chinese export enameled bracelet in stamped silver, earlier 20th c. Measures 7 1/8" X 1 3/8" width. Very good condition. Natural fractures in two of the carved jadeite centerpieces.Minor loss to filigree, see photos.
Excellent stunning "A" jade bangle from the estate of a prominent collector. For a smaller wrist; 3" wide; Aperture is 2.25", width is .5". Gorgeous russet and green tones on white.
Gorgeous gouache painted vintage Chinese export fan from the earlier 20th c. Excellent condition. Beautiful calligraphy on one side, and nice signed gouache like a pith painting on the other side.
Offered here is a robin's egg blue and gold Art Deco patterned soft satin brocade Cheong Sam blouse from the 1920's, bridging stylistic trends from the east and west in a modern take on historical fashion. This is a fine example, in great condition, and highly wearable with no flaws to note.
Lovely example of early Republic era 1920's Cheong Sam Art Deco patterned blouse. Very similar to examples seen in Valery Garret's comprehensive "Chinese Dress". This one has phenomenal color; a bright mint green trimmed in vivid pink and shimmering with gold geometric patterning and it is in excellent condition. Size small. Sturdy and wearable, or suitable to round out a Chinese textile collection.
For your consideration is this unusual spring cherry blossom motif powder blue kimono, embroidered entirely by hand on this magnificent vintage 40's furisode. It is rare to find a kimono entirely embroidered, the usual technique is resist dye and hand painting with embroidered accents. This one is entirely covered in embroidery. It is magnificent. It is in very good condition with some discoloration and foxing to the blue color, the embroidered areas are perfect. There is one minor threadbar ...click for details
