All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1930 item #1277698
Hand carved natural jadeite pendant, depicting dragon & phoenix. Dimension: 53 x 41 x 8 (mm) or 2.09 x 1.61 x 0.31 inches with total weight of 0.06 lbs/28 grams, no condition concerns. Introduction. Jadeite generally occurs in metamorphic rocks with a higher-pressure origin and is made of interlocking, blocky, granular crystal. The hardness of the Jadeite is usually between 6.5 to 7. The density of the Jadeite is between 3.25 to 3.36...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1277541
Hand-carved Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant - fisherman. Dimension: 57 x 46 x 17 (mm) or 2.24 x 1.81 x 0.67 inches with total weight of 0.15 lbs/68 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1492 item #1274102 (stock #GD-006)
Small green Song Dynasty Celadon dish with crackled glaze. Glaze wear on rim. Diameter: 4.25 inches.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1273829
Fine Chinese natural jadeite boulder. Dimension: 147 x 91 x 56 (mm) or 5.79 x 3.58 x 2.20 inches with total weight of 2.46 lbs/1114 grams, no condition concerns.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1492 item #1273516 (stock #JM-00506)
Delicate green celadon double fish plate. There is some crackling to the glaze. A small chip to rim and foot. Diameter is 5 inches & height is 1.5 inches. Higher resolution images upon request.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Pre 1910 item #1271547 (stock #GD-027)
Qing Dynasty inside painted glass snuff bottle with pink hues and depicting a song bird sitting on a flowering chrysanthemum and scene on other side with rock, vases and tea pot. No visible damage. Lid/stopper not included. 2.5 inches tall...see other snuff bottles in collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1900 item #1271417
China, Ming Period, blue porcelain brush washer, with a rounded body, in a deep blue hue, with detail in raised relief at the rim. Size; Diameter of this item is 3 1/4 inches and Height of 1 3/4 in, condition is consistent with age.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #1270991
Beautiful color, hand carved Chinese natural green Hetian jade necklace. Dimension: each bead has diameter of 7*48 (mm) or 0.28 inches and total length of 19 inches with total weight of 0.09 lbs/34 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1270936
Superb Chinese natural white Hetian jade pendant; depicting a fortune cabbage. Dimension: 67 x 31 x 8 (mm) or 2.63 x 1.22 x 0.31 inches with total weight of 0.08 lbs/38 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #1270226 (stock #02495)
Mid 19th century Bohemian pair of ruby stained jars with a grape and vine motif. This attractive antique pair are in in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, damage or repairs other than a few very small touches of wear to the red on one stopper and on the upper rim. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1930 item #1269432
Hand carved Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant / Plaque, depicting a dragon. Dimension: 61 x 40 x 12 (mm) or 2.40 x 1.57 x 0.47 inches with total weight of 0.19 lbs/86 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1910 item #1269412
Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant, depicting a dragon figure on observe and a seal mark on reverse. Dimension; 70 x 50 x 15 (mm) or 2.76 x 1.97 x 0.59 inches with total weight of 0.22 lbs/102 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1930 item #1267848
Hand carved Chinese Hetian jade carving, depicting a skeleton. Size; Measurements are 75 x 46 x 36 (mm) or 2.95 x 1.81 x 1.42 inches, total weight is 0.16 lbs/72 grams, in very good condition. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1920 item #1267218
Chinese famille verte porcelain stick neck vase, with a lady reading a book in the court yard followed by an attendant, the base with apocryphal Yongzheng mark. Size; Height of vase is 9 inches, no condition concerns.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1980 item #1266876 (stock #02493)
A Mexican sterling silver trunk shaped pillbox (or trinket box) circa 1980. This 1-1/8 x 7/8" vanity item has a hinged top and a working hinged hasp and loop. It is stamped with a Mexican silver mark and IC10 and it weighs 13.8 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs except for a bit of minor flattening on the lid...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #1266688 (stock #383ad)
Measuring 12" high (just under 31 cm)this cut glass ewer or claret jug is mounted with silver (800) and has an indistinct makers mark and the silver standard for Germany introduced in 1884, the quarter moon and crown...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1900 item #1266178
Pair of 19th C. Chinese enameled porcelain plates, decorated with figures in landscape. Size; Each plate measures 8 Inches in diameter. Condition consistent with age, no issues.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Pre 1900 item #1266166
This cane is made of extremely strong hardwood and unfolds with the push of your thumb. The seats were made of canvas and rarely survive. Can be easily replaced. This model has a very clever mechanism. There have been more patents filed for seat canes than any other type of cane known. Pat. in 1860s. Condition (Excellent). Size 35" L.