Chinese Gilt Silver Jadeite & Ruby Carved Bead Bracelet Marked "Silver"

It is 1.8 inches (4.63 cm) wide by 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) internal diameter. The ruby is 12.49mm wide. The jadeite is 11.62mm wide. It weighs 59.3 gram.

It is tarnished and has rubbing of gilt, and surface wears and scratches. The ruby has inclusions, cracks and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A classic design, the peach is said to represent long-life for mortals and immortality for the gods in Asian folklore. According to legend, the moon goddess—a powerful alchemist—can make an elixir from peaches that grow in the garden of the western paradise with miraculous revitalizing properties. This piece was made by one of the few great female Japanese potters of the 20th century—Suwa Sozan II, daughter of Meiji Imperial Court Artist Sozan I...

Chinese Famille Rose Kwan Yin Buddha Marked, Circa 1960's

It is 23.7 inches (60.5 cm) tall by 7.05 inches (18 cm) wide. It weighs 10.4 Lb.

It has missing beads at necklace, manufacture defect of skip glazes, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Imperial Glass Company's Candlewick pattern is perhaps the most easily recognized of the elegant glass patterns. Offered for sale here is the 400/156 mustard jar & lid in excellent condition. I have 2 available, price is per jar. See my other listings for more pieces in this pattern.

元 釉裡紅菊花如意鴛鴦戲水紋梅瓶 A Rare Yuan Dynasty Meiping Vase with Underglaze Motifs of Chrysanthemums and Mandarin- Ducks. The meiping vase bears underglaze red chrysanthemums patterns on its shoulder. Around its body is a freehand-painted pond with mandarin-ducks swimming among lotus-flowers. Near its foot is a decorative band of auspicious ruyi-heads. Its bottom is unglazed...

Humia, Nepal Shaman Mask, 15.5 inches, 39.5 cm.

This hand painted English Bristol glass vase with great colors is late 19th century. It is 9 3/8" tall x 5 1/2" wide. The inside mouth diameter is 3 1/4". There are no chips, no cracks, and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition.

Paper mache Daruma Dolls from Tamashima district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture by Ono Ichi, ca. 1972. Pair or single, smaller (FI-8b): H. 4.875"(12.2cm) x W.3.5"(9cm.); larger (FI-8a): H.5.25"(13.25cm) x W.3.375"(8.5cm.) Painted paper mache. These dolls were made in 11 sizes ranging from 11 - 45cm. The small one here is the second smallest size made, known as "9-go", and the larger is an "8-go" size...

Early 20th century Chinese cloisonne recumbent deer censer with gold gilt on a custom wood stand. The lid on the back features a bird finial and is lined with turquoise enamel. The exterior cloisonne ground is turquoise over copper with red, green, blue, black, white, and yellow enamels creating a rich an vibrant design. Note the opening at the tail for burning a joss stick. In very good condition, no dents, no loss to enamels, it measures 11 inches wide, 4 inches deep, 7 1/4 inches high...

This is an old pair of sleeve cuffs from Maqur district in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, embroidered on a thin muslin ground. Red, orange, green and bergundy silk threads are embroidered in a very finely worked ladder stitch, forming interlocking volute designs. Small glass mirrors are artfully incorporated into the embroidery. Mirrorwork embroidery is quite popular in parts of India, Pakistan and Afghanistan...

This really pretty amethyst Moroccan depression glass 4 3/4 inch Octagonal dessert or fruit bowl was made by Hazel Ware, a Division of Continental Can, in the 1960s. This eight-sided octagonal fruit bowl is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Moroccan depression glass items available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Japanese Kimekomi hina ningyo (dolls), Dairi bina, emperor and empress doll. Kimekomi dolls were originally carved out of willow trees growing on the riverbank of the Kamo River in Kyoto. They were made using the leftover material from Kamo Shrine. Today, the dolls are made out of paulownia sawdust mixed with glue. This method was developed by Kanabayashi Mataro (1897-1984). Each section is divided by grooves and each block is covered with brocades...

Description 張大千 大千居士仕女圖（楊仁恺鑑題）設色水墨紙本立軸 款識：每嘆飛英委暗塵，天花飄堕有春因。畫中非幻亦非真。浪蕊浮花終易醒，倡條冶葉霎時新。為誰怨損作殘春。甲卯嘉平大千張爰沙河邨居。鈐印：西蜀張爰、大千居士。楊仁恺鑑題：大千居士仕女圖 鑑藏印：龢溪仁恺、仁恺過眼。Hanging Scroll of an Chinese Beauty in Ancient Attires /Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) Ink & Color on Pa...

This tall figure was made by the Jompre people of Nigeria, although this appears to be an offensive name, probably given by the neighbouring Chamba, and meaning ‘cannibals’. Alternative names for the Jompre include Kutep, Kuteb, Kutev, Mbarike and Zumper. They inhabit the Benue Valley, on the border of Nigeria and Cameroon, an area that is still relatively undocumented...

A rare and nicely carved Huanghuali wood Guanyin statue made during the late 19th century to the first half of 20th century. Condition: good. There is an old crack(1-5/8" long, patched) on the back of the statue, please refer to photo #6. Height: 9 inches.

A beautiful old Chinese silver and gold wash enamel with a piece of jade in the center, in excellent condition. Marked. W:3 H:2"

Hocking Princess 4-Part Relish is in mint condition. Made from 1931-34. It measures about 7.5" square.

From our African Collection: An Ashanti Stool from Ghana, The Golden Stool is a sacred symbol of the Ashanti nation believed to possess the sunsum (soul) of the Ashanti people. According to legend, the Golden Stool -- sika 'dwa in the Akan language of the Ashanti -- descended from heaven in a cloud of white dust and landed in the lap of the first Ashanti king, Osei Tutu, in the late 1600s. The king's priest, Okomfo Anokye, proclaimed that henceforth the strength and unity of the Ashanti peop...