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Qing Pendant Necklace with Auspicious Emblems
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Pre 1900 item# 925410 (stock# 11-26)
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A 19th century Chinese silver pendant has auspicious symbols to bring its wearer the fulfillment of wishes, abundance and wealth. The emblems on both sides of the crest-shaped pendant above the charms are “mani,” known as the jewel of the doctrine, and represent the magical powers of Buddhist beliefs. Hanging on chains from the pendant are three charms—a pearl, a pomegranate and a fish. The pearl, entwined with ribbons, represents a good future. The pomegranate, bursting open to reveal its numer ...click for details
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Silver Javanese Snake Bracelet
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Pre 1980 item# 900567 (stock# 35-16)
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$90
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A silver bracelet from the Indonesian island of Java is formed by a slender snake coiled around to meet its tail. The piece is pliable and springy so can be worn on the wrist or Cleopatra-style on the upper arm. Made is the mid-1990s, it is in excellent condition. A silver content stamp inside the bracelet reads "925." As photographed, the bracelet measures 2 ½” (6.4 cm) in diameter but can be adjusted to fit. SEE MORE ITEMS IN OUR COLLECTION AT WWW.SILKROAD1.COM
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Large Jeweled Disk Pendant from Khevsureti
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Pre 1910 item# 898057 (stock# 27-36)
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A colorful starburst disk shows the robust design typical of mountainous areas in the Republic of Georgia and in neighboring Dagestan and beyond in Central Asia. This large (5 inch diameter) piece, from Khevsureti, an eastern province in the Republic of Georgia, has been fitted with a long silver chain for use as a pendant but resembles in both size and design similar disks we have seen used as belt closings in regions of the Causasus and Central Asia. Unidentified stones in green, amber and br ...click for details
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Kingfisher Feather and Coral Qing Flower Pin
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Pre 1900 item# 847943 (stock# 54-34)
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$275
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Iridescent blue kingfisher bird feathers were used to create the five petals of this 19th century Chinese pin that was most likely used as a hair ornament. Feathers from the tiny kingfisher bird decorated items used by the ladies of Chinese imperial courts for many centuries. Jewelry and other articles covered with the feathers were found in Tang Dynasty tombs. In the 18th century, the fashion developed for very large, intricate feather headpieces, and these can be seen worn by empresses and the ...click for details
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Chinese 19th Century Scholar Writing Box
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Pre 1900 item# 847598 (stock# 60-21)
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This Qing Dynasty scholar’s box has four rosewood doors hand painted with ivory-colored flowers and foliage, following the traditional practice of Chinese scholars to surround themselves in their studios with reminders of nature. Made to be displayed on a table or desk, the box was used to store carved signature seals, ink sticks and other small items. The rosewood door panels are set within hand carved elm beading and frames, and the front, sides and top of the piece are made of elm wood in a r ...click for details
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Javanese Silver Coiling Snake Bracelet
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Pre 1980 item# 790821 (stock# 35-07)
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$140
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A silver snake bracelet from the Island of Java, Indonesia, expands so that it can be worn on the wrist or on a slender upper arm in Cleopatra fashion. The size is adjusted by slipping the snake head through the curled tail. Snakes, a form frequently used in hand crafted Indonesian jewelry, often are given a human-like expression. In this case, the snake has a furrowed brow. As photographed, the diameter is 2-1/2" (6 cm). Opened so the snake head just touches the outer curve of the tail, th ...click for details
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Dragon and Peacock Carved Teak Jewelry Box
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Pre 2000 item# 778916 (stock# 14-67)
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A carved teak jewelry box with secret compartments and deep carving on richly grained teakwood has the medieval aura of Bhaktapur, Nepal's old city of lavishly carved courtyards in the shadows of the Himalayas. The construction of the box is intriguing, with its 14 compartments, four of them hidden behind a sliding panel that is cleverly integrated with the carving pattern to disguise the entry to secret trays. Carvings of dragons on the lid and two sides, and of a peacock and lotus flowers ...click for details
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