Powerful Jade Carp

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Hardstones Pre 1800: item #171235
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A finely detailed image of a carp, symbol of long life, forms the body of this curving jade pendant, suitable for wearing as a necklace suspended from gold chains or for mounting on a box or other object. Many attributes of power are ascribed to the carp in Chinese lore, and he was considered the one creature that could evolve into a dragon. The jade is of an even light-green color and is exquisitely carved on both sides. Chinese, Eighteenth Century, approximately 4-1/2 by 1-1/2 inches.

CHINESE JADE DISH

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Hardstones Pre 1900: item #163567
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Circular jade dish, finely decorated in center interior with raised design of bee among foliage and fruit. Fine condition. Late 19th century. D 5 5/16", H 2 1/8".

Han Jade Ornament

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Hardstones Pre AD 1000: item #159744
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Gray Jade Plaque with hexagonal pattern from the Han Dynasty. There has been a clean break in the lower left hand corner which has been restored. Dimensions: 4.3cm/1.6in x 3.1cm/1.2in.

Qing Chinese Jade Archer Ring Pendant -2 Fish

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Hardstones Pre 1800: item #157544
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This is a fun jade archer's ring from the Chinese Ch'ing (Qing) dynasty mid to late 18th century. Pretty high quality jade of a slightly greenish hue a trace of mottling not dyed or treated. And it has translucency as you might surmise from the picures. There is an incised design of a pair of facing carp, seem quite happy enjoying themselves amidst the aquatic plants. As a bonus someone added a silver wire loop to use it like a pendant if you wish a piece of old jewelry! If you are a purist ... Click for details

CHINESE JADE CUPS, 19TH CENTURY

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Hardstones Pre 1900: item #156731
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A set of eight (8) Chinese, C'hing Dynasty jade libation cups, they range from 2" high to 2 1/4" high, two have some chips, otherwise in good condition

A White Jade Figure of Duck

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Hardstones Pre 1800: item #148369
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Early Ching, Chien Lung Ware. Lenght : 6,5 cm

19C Chinese Green Jade Jadeite Nephrite Lady

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Hardstones Pre 1900: item #130535
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Late 19th Century Chinese Green Jade Jadeite Nephrite Lady Holding Lotus

The jadeite is 6.5 inches tall, and 2 inches wide (all measure without stand).

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Neolithic Jade Disc

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Hardstones Pre AD 1000: item #129872
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Neolithic Chinese Jade Perforated Disc. The breakage on this item is old and original. Excellent quality Jade with calcification permeating into the heart of the stone. 11.7cm/4.6in diameter. This item is covered under the Artigua guarantee as well as the Abhaya standard 30 day reurn policy.

Agate Seal with Tubular Carnelian Bead

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Hardstones Pre AD 1000: item #129097
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Very interesting chalcedony bead with small human figure carved intaglio on the bottom, accompanying it is an old carnelian bead. It was sourced in China however it resembles much more of a Sassanid or Gandharan artifact than a Chinese one. Guaranteed to be over a thousand years old, and probably much more. 2.3cm/.9in length. The figure is very difficult to photograph so you’ll just have to take my word for it that it is there.

2 Old Chinese Crystal Carved Lady Hold Vase

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Hardstones Pre 1920: item #126804
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Pair of Old (1920s) Chinese Crystal Carved Lady Hold Vase

The ladies are 5.25 inches tall, and 2.25 inches wide (all measure without stand).

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