A gentle-faced natural amber figure of Quanyin (the Goddess of Mercy) seated holding an ambrosia bottle (kalasa)in her right hand. There is a hole on one side for stringing. Age: late Qing.
Size: H. 4.2cm. W. 2.5cm. Condition: No repairs.
A natural amber pendant with two bats, one on each side. The bats represent longevity and happiness. The bat and happiness sound is in the Chinese language is similar - both pronounced Fu. Age: Late Qing. Size: L. 3cm. W. 2cm.
Condition: No repairs, cracks or chips.
A burl wood peach tassel with a glass beaded ornament. The peach is a tremendous Chinese symbol for longevity as well as other auspicious attributes. Size: Peach. L.2.6cm. W. 2.5cm. Glass. L. 5cm.
A bentwood bamboo bracelet with a silver work band of a floral design. The two knots in the bamboo have carved stylized dragons. Age: Early 1900's. Size: Diameter. Inside 7.3cm. Outside 8.8cm. Condition: Very good.No repairs.
A very attractive and unique 19th Century collar necklace of natural matching-colored mountain coral beads and unusually carved turquoise pieces sewn onto a heavy cloth backing and wearable. Size: L. 42.5cm. W. 3.5cm.
Condition: No repairs and complete.
A very rare set of cowrie shell money from the neolithic period in China. Twenty two shells in all strung together as a necklace as they were originally.The Chinese character for money originated from the cowrie shell.
Age: 2000 to 1500 BC. Size: L.44cm around, plus the pendent.
Condition: Natural calcification but intact and wearable.
A necklace of 78 glass beads (green, blue-green, opaque white & translucent). Five (5) of the largest beads have a dark caramel colored glass streaked/looped design.
Period: Han Dynasty
Size: Length = 20 inches (51 cm.)
Condition: The glass beads have iridescence (seen under magnification) and some wear due to long period of burial. Can be worn.
A nicely carved natural amber pendant with one bat and leaf design. The bat represent longevity and happiness. The bat and happiness sound is in the Chinese language is similar - both pronounced Fu. Size: L. 2.5cm.
Condition: No repairs, cracks or chips.
A Rare large oval glass bead in shades of very pale blue to dark sky blue. Most of the front side of the bead has developed an intriguing beige patina. There are bi-toned (dark green & light blue) curvey line designs which are imbedded in the glass surface. The light blue line is now iridescent with age. The bead has two holes in the center for stringing. ...click for details
