1900's Chinese Solid Silver High Relief Coins Pattern with Calligraphy Bracelet Marked
It is 3 inches (7.62 cm) in diameter by 4.25 inches (10.79 cm) in length when opened and 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) wide at the band. It is 44.2 gram.
It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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19th Century Chinese Herb Chenxiang Aloeswood Powder 91 Beads & Peking Glass Court Necklace (Chao Zhu) 紫金锭藥珠
It is 61.3 inches (156 cm) in circumference by 32.7 inches (83.2 cm) wide. The herb powder beads are 0.45 inch (1.14cm) in diameter. There are 91 herb powder beads, 21 small Peking glass beads, 4 large green Peking glass beads, and 1 Peking glass head. It weighs 0.55 Lb.
Some of the glass beads' openings have flea bite chips and small chips...
Set of three white vintage, Burmese jadeite “bi” pendants with bails D: 30mm, 6 grams each and a pair of thick greenish jadeite “bi” pendants with beveled edges inside and out, D:27mm and thickness 6mm 9 grams each. All good pieces.
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48 carved Burmese Jade pendants. Total weight 407 grams, please examine enlargements for scale and quality- shipping included.
2 belt buckles (or fibulae) in cast bronze and hot-gilded with mercury. Decorated in relief with bats and clouds on an engraved amati background. In the center are set white jade plates cut in the shape of stylized bats. Two half-pearls are set on the hooks, as they are very worn it is difficult to identify the material, probably reddish translucent stone but perhaps glass paste? Chinese work from the beginning of the Qing period, end of the 17th or beginning of the 18th century...
1930's Chinese Woven Red Seed Coral & Silver Enamel Beads Necklace
The necklace is 26.9 inches (68.3 cm) in circumference. The coral bead is 7.3mm-12.9mm. The silver enamel bead is 6mm-25.4 mm. It is 100.1 gram.
They have missing enamel, tarnished silver, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1900's Chinese Herb Medicine Chenxiang Aloeswood Powder Plaque Clip Pin 紫金锭藥牌
It is 1.69 inches (4.3 cm) long by 2.1 inches (5.4 cm) wide and 5.6 mm thick. It is 17.2 gram.
It has small chips at the plaque, tarnished metal, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
This is a plaque made from Chinese medicine and herbs. The herbs contain many ingredients including Chenxiang (aloeswood). The herbs were powderized, pressed, and then carved...
1920's Chinese 22K Gold & Jadeite Carved Plaque Bracelet with Calligraphy Marked
It is 6.4 inches (16.2 cm) in inner circumference by 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) in inner diameter. The gold calligraphy plaque 0.5 inch (1.2 cm) long by 0.55 inch (1.4 cm) wide. The jadeite plaques range from 10.4 mm to 11.8 mm long by 9.1 mm to 9.65 mm wide. It weighs 17.8 gram.
One gold calligraphy is detached. The jadeite plaques have cracks, flea bite chips, and inclusions...
The tube of the pipe is simply cut from a natural bamboo stem to which the artist has chosen to leave some secondary stem ends. The frame, mainly in bronze, is composed of several layers of metals, alloys of different colors, yellow , red-brown and grayish-black, finely cut with motifs, bats, swastikas and stylized Lingzhi,wishing 10,000 years of happiness and long life.
There are some jadeite beads embedded in the decor...
Qing Dynasty, rare (no one I know has seen one before), silver amulet with a rat (definitely not a mouse). 2020 was the Chinese Lunar Calendar for the Metal Rat so this being a silver piece represents a full 60 year lunar cyclical completion this year. In Chinese society the Rat is considered clever, cultured, shrewd and intelligent although a bit manipulative (Mark Zuckerberg is a Rat). The reverse side wishes the owner “May you live 100 years”...
Size: 1.8 inches (46mm)
Very good condition.
Agarwood is also known as aloeswood, eaglewood, gharuwood or the Wood of Gods, most commonly referred to as oud or oudh. Agarwood is sought-after by collectors and often cited as one of the most expensive woods in the world.
The necklace is consisted of eighty-six finely carved wood beads, four giant blue Peking glass beads, and a Peking pendant in the form of two bats.
Size: 26 inches (65cm) long
Zitan wood has historically been valued in China, particularly during the Qing dynasty. Due to its slow growth and rarity, Zitan has been one of the most prized woods for millennia.
Bone and wood inlay is a traditional craft in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China, in which animal bones are embedded in the surface of wooden objects for decoration...
1900's Chinese Jadeite Carved Dragon Belt Hook with 14K Gold Frame Marked
It is 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) long by 0.86 inch (2.2 cm) wide. The belt is 3.2 inches (8.2 cm) long by 0.5 inch (1.3 cm) wide. The gold frame is 15.7 gram. The total weight is 49.7 gram.
It has inclusions at the jadeite, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese Nephrite Jade Bird on Stand with etched design, Ca. 1920, 5/8" high(17mm), 3/4" wide(20mm), 1/2" wide(10mm), in good condition.
Chinese Nephrite Jade Pendant or Charm, Ca. 1920's, 1/2" high(10mm), 1/2" wide(10mm), 1/4" depth(5mm), with etched design, the condition is good.
Chinese White Jadeite Jade Bell shape Pendant or Charm, Ca. 1920, 3/4" high(20mm), 3/8" wide(10mm), in good old polished condition.
Chinese Jadeite Jade Double Gourd shape Pendant with etched design, Ca. 1920's, 1 1/4" high(30mm), 5/8" wide(17mm), 1/4" depth(6mm), the condition is good.
Chinese Nephrite Jade Owl shape Pendant, or Leaf shape, Ca. 1900, 2 1/4" high(60mmm), 3/4" wide(20mm), 3/8" depth(10mm), even white color Nephrite Jade, the condition is good with some old stain..
Chinese Jadeite Jade old scholar figureal Pendant, Ca. 1920's, 1 3/4" high(45mm), 7/8" wide(22mm), 1/8" depth(4mm), carved old scholar in sitting position, the condition is good.
1930's Chinese 18K Gold Pearl Beads Bracelet Marked
It is 5.6 inches (14.2 cm) in inner circumference by 1.97 inches (5 cm) in inner diameter. The pearl is 3.9mm-4.8 mm. The weight is 13.8 gram.
It has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Mixed collection of old beads… as follows the silver beads are old Sri Lanka beads as are the two cut cobalt blue crystal glass, two Khotan nephrite natural pebbles, one bowenite bead and two old banded agates. Scale is metric in enlargements. Free shipping.
Twin lotus pods on one stalk signify permanent and single minded love in old Chinese culture. This is Qing Dynasty natural Burmese Jadeite, the green color will not fade. Please note scale is metric. Free shipping.
Ensemble of seven small antique natural Burma Jade, circa Qing Dynasty “lucky charms", the green colors are original and will not fade. Scale is metric, see descriptions under enlargements. Free shipping.
This large Yi Minority Hair Comb would have been worn for most probably a wedding or other important festival.
the comb was hand carved wood and covered with silver decoration...so only the wood tines are visible.
8 inches wide, 2.5 inches deep and 6+ inches high not including the chain and end pins...
Chinese 18K Gold Jadeite and Pearl Bead Bracelet Marked
It is 6.5 inches (16.6 cm) in inner circumference by 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) in inner diameter. The jadeite is 6.2 mm- 13.6 mm long by 4.1 mm- 4.6 mm wide. The weight is 12.9 gram.
It has inclusions at the jadeite, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Mid-late 1800s, Chinese seed coral hat finial made with hundreds of small coral beads that were wired and woven to form the finial over a brass base. This removable finial still has its brass screw-pin. Measures: Bead only 1 1/8" diameter x 1 1/4"high. As shown with screw 1 1/2" high.
1900's Chinese Silver Lock Necklace with Turquoise & Agate Carved Bead Marked
It is 15.7 inches (40 cm) long by 7.75 inches (19.8 cm) wide. The lock pendant is 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) long by 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) wide. The beads range from 14.5 mm to 24.4 mm. It is 208.8 gram.
It is tarnished and has small dents, surface wears and scratches. The beads have inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Pair 1900's Chinese Heavy Gilt Bronze Relief Phoenix Bird Bracelet
The smaller bracelet has 9.84 inches (25 cm) outside circumference and 8.07 inches (20.5 cm) inner circumference. The band is 0.59 inch (1.5 cm) wide. It weighs 25.37 gram. The larger bracelet has 10.62 inches (27 cm) outside circumference and 8.66 inches (22 cm) inner circumference. The band is 0.69 inch (1.7 cm) wide. It weighs 33.33 gram. Both weigh 58.74 gram.
They are tarnished and have rubbing of gilt, oxidati...
54 old coconut disc shaped beads, mala. I acquired these beads in 1991 in the Barkhor Market in front of the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa. These have been restrung on elastic chord so it may be worn around the wrist. These are old hand made beads with beautiful natural patina. Each bead is Diameter: 14mm the entire strand is L: 225cm/8.8cm. free shipping.
1900's Chinese Coral Carved Flower Shaped Hat Button
It is 0.8 inch (2.2 cm) long by 0.9 inch (2.4 cm) wide and 7.3 mm thick. It is 3.96 gram.
It has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1930's Chinese Heavy Gilt Silver Enamel Bracelet with Dragon & Calligraphy
It is 7 inches (17.8 cm) in inner circumference by 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) inner diameter and 0.7 inch (1.8 cm) wide. It is 62.2 gram.
It is tarnished and has rubbing of gilt, minor loss of enamel, enamel stress cracks at the inside, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Lovely carved nephrite pendant with classic “cat on a leaf” motif. This piece has been re-carved to appear as the cat is sitting on a peapod (peapods being one of the myriad of Chinese symbols wishing one to have many children), but was really done to hide the damage on the sides of a larger leaf. This sill retains it’s essence of “kittyness” as she reposes languidly on the leaf. L: 7cm/2.8in. Free shipping.
A Fine Chinese Celadon Jade Figure/Zodiac Dragon-late 19th/early 20th century. China.
A celadon jade with a white inclusion jade Belt Hook/Cholong figure carved with a belt hook attached
a long olive color tassels.
It is in good condition, its measurements: 10 cm long
2cm width, 2.5cm high. and overall 35cm long.
A Finely carved GENUINE BLACK JADEITE JADE Pendant, QING DYNASTY, depicting a Dragon and Scrolling. 18/19th Century, China. Good condition. Has a small hole on top for hanging.
Size: 2" x 1.75"
18th Century Chinese Butterscotch Amber Carved Plaque in Silver Enamel Setting Brooch Marked "Silver"
It is 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) in length by 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) wide. It is 24.9 gram.
The amber has inclusions, flea bite chips, and surface wears. The silver setting is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A large brooch of Chinese export silver made in filigree technique and embellished with enamelings and a good carved jadeite Feicui piece in the shape of a hibiscus flower. Stamped on the back side. Size: Diam 5,4 x 4 cm. Late Qing, around 1900/1910. Condition: good.
Lovely Qing Dynasty pendant of a monkey on a leaf, “staring at the moon”, carved from carnelian. An unusually fat piece with a rich dark color rarely seen in Chinese carnelian. L: 4.7cm/1.8in and W: 3.5cm/1.4in. There is one small chip on the back of the hole noted in 2nd enlargement. Included is an adjustable macramé cord, and free shipping via Hong Registered Airmail.
Old nephrite chord fastener, this shape and style are usually associated with horse tack and bridles. This archaic style has been found in the Tang and Liao periods. L: 2.7cm/1.1in, W: 2.1cm/o.8in and 1cm/0.4in thick. 12 grams.
Antique Chinese rare gold filigree hair ornament. Made to sit over a top knot. Shaped as an oval dome with a raised filigree back. Decorated with applied repouse lotus flowers on a backdrop of tightly spiraling filigree and inset with cabochons of jade, ruby and sapphire. Hair ornaments of this style would have been reserved for members of the royal court.
Age: Qing Dynasty
Dimensions: 4 3/4" wide x 4 3/8" deep x 2 3/4" high
1900's Chinese Silver (tested silver with silver test kit) Gold Wash Lock Pendant with Turquoise and Agate Beads Carved Necklace Marked
It is 37.8 inches (96 cm) in circumference by 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) in length. The lock is 2 inches (5 cm) long 1.4 inches (3.6 cm) wide. The agate beads range from 10.4 mm to 21 mm wide. The total weight is 118.1 gram.
The lock has tarnished silver, rubbing of gold, and surface wears and scratches. Some of the beads have small and flea bite chips, in...
This antique pair of earrings are from the Miao Chinese Ethnic minority. For me the shape and thick "wires" add to the design of the earring...some groups of the Miao purposely expanded the size of the ear lobe holes to accomadate...
I prefer to keep things in their original condition. I have used these in my "favorites" display case...
the earring spann 2 inches x 2 inches x .5 inches.
Assumbed to be low grade silver which was typically used in old China...
A beautiful Chinese Kirin pendant with boy riding for child and silver chain in excellent condition. Pendant W:3”. $275
1900's Chinese Silver Enamel Tourmaline Brooch Marked "Silver"
It is 1.8 inches (4.6 cm) in length by 2.1 inches (5.3 cm) wide. It weighs 35.8 gram.
It has inclusions at the tourmaline, minor missing enamels, tarnished silver, and surface scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Old (1920's) Chinese Kingfisher Feather Hairpin with Bat & Fish
It is 4.4 inches (11.2 cm) long by 7 inches (18 cm) wide. It is 11.27 gram.
It has missing feathers, bents at the wire, tarnished metal, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A jewel, reliquary pendant. The receptacle is silver embossed, the cover is copper with mercury gilding embossed decoration of Buddhist emblems. A coral bead is set in the center. A ring is provided for a suspension cord. The part opposite this ring is a hollow cylinder. It is possible that there was another mobile part now lost? However I do not see any wear that a moving part would have necessarily left traces and the jewel is well balanced so. There is a 925 hallmark which must be the silver ...
Hard Stone Bead Necklace 106 very hard green stone beads probably jade, 10 green turquoise beads and 5 larger pink rock crystal beads. Mounted with silver filigree details and silk threads. China Qing dynasty. Difficult to date exactly. 19 ° or before.
I sincerely believe it's green jade but I don't think it's a very desirable color. It is not glass, it is a stone, it is not jadeite because it is not translucent.
Very rare pendant in cast bronze representing a fabulous animal. It could be a bird because on the back there seems to be stylized feathers and the mouth seems to be garnished with a beak, but it could also be the fangs of a dragon? The animal surrounds a cartouche which contains archaic Chinese characters. The object is certainly very old and the style would indicate a very high Shang or Zhou period but the patina is not archaic. However, the patina is very beautiful and indicates a bronze from...
Matched pair of late Qing Dynasty Beijing Milk Glass Bangles emulating Burmese Jade. These have an opalescent glow, with each having a tiny Jade green splash on the side. Made for the “poor folks” these are hand pulled- made from a straight piece, wound and quickly fused together. The glass has a lot of tiny bubbles (like a glass of champagne) and they are both in excellent condition. No chips, scratches or breaks. Outer diameter: 73mm, inner diameter: 55mm. Diameter of the glass: ...
Hetian nephrite jade pendant with illegible archaic script incised on the surface. Cut from the edge of a jade boulder, this piece has a natural shape and “organic” feel. The russet highlights are attractive but artificially induced. H: 7.7cm/3in and W: 3.8 /1.5in- 29 grams.
Hetian nephrite jade pendant with illegible archaic script incised on the surface. Cut from the edge of a jade boulder, this piece has a natural shape and “organic” feel. The russet highlights are attractive but artificially induced. H: 5.4cm/2.2in and W: 3.3cm/1.3in- 33 grams.
1900's Chinese Silver Enamel Jade Ring Amber & Jadeite Carved Beads Pendant Necklace
It is 37.2 inches (94.5 cm) in inner circumference by 22.8 inches (58.1 cm) in length. The pendant is 2.9 inches (7.4 cm) long by 1.55 inches (3.9 cm) wide. He jade bead is 6.3mm- 11.9 mm. The amber bead is 6.3 mm- 13.2 mm. The jade ring is 16.4 mm- 19.2 mm. The total weight is 100.4 gram.
It has tarnished at the clip, some beads have inclusions, flea bite chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen...
1900's Chinese Gilt Silver Kingfisher Feather Hairpin with Cricket & Real Beetle 金蟲 Marked
It is 5.5 inches (14 cm) long by 4 inches (10.1 cm) wide. It is 14.6 gram.
It has missing feathers, bents at the wire, tarnished silver, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1900's Chinese Solid Silver Dragon Bangle with Butterscotch Egg Yolk Amber Carved Bead
It is 7.4 inches (19 cm) inner circumference by 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) inner diameter and 0.8 inch (2.2 cm) wide. The bead is 2.4 mm wide. The total weight is 109.2 gram. The bracelet is 103.6 gram. The bead is 5.5 gram.
It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches. The bead has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Some of the photos were taken under the sun.
19th Century Chinese Silver Filigree Turquoise Carved Plaque God of Prosperity lu Bracelet
It is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) in circumference by 2.3 inches (5.8 cm) inner diameter and 2.2 inches (5.7 cm) wide. The heart plaque is 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) long by 0.98 inch (2.5 cm) wide. It weighs 42.1 gram.
The silver is tarnished. It also has inclusions at the plaque and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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19th Century Chinese Heavy Gilt Bronze Belt Buckle Decorated with Jadeite, Tourmaline, Ruby Sapphire Carved Pebble Bead
It is 2 inches (5.1 cm) long by 2.6 inches (6.7 cm) wide. The beads range from 10.05 mm to 14.99 mm long by 6.46mm to 12.15 mm wide. It is 110.2 gram.
It has oxidation, rubbing of gilt, and surface wears and scratches. Some beads have inclusions, flea bites, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photo).
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1900's Chinese Silver Enamel Jade carved Ring with Amber & Jadeite Carved Beads Necklace
It is 43.3 inches (110 cm) in circumference by 20 inches (51.5 cm) long. The jade range from 18.5 mm to 42.5 mm wide The amber beads range from 9.6 mm to 14.75 mm. It is 121.5 gram.
The amber beads have small chips. Some of the beads have inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese White Jade Carving Pendant & Ring Silver Necklace,19th Century
It is 18.5 inches (47 cm) in circumference. The pendant is 2 inches (5.1 cm) long by 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide and 5.5 mm thick. The ring is 16 mm- 18.2 mm diameter by 3.6 mm - 6.2 mm wide. The total weight is 104.5 gram.
It has flea bite chips and inclusions at the jade, and tarnished at the metal ring and clip (as seen in the photos).
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Miao silver counter-weight used to hold the apron, stamped with the silversmith’s name in Chinese ; also supposed to hold the soul of the wearer. L:8 cms, H:6,5 cms.
Perfect condition, beautiful patina. CE p.300 (see Bibliography) . Miao, Guizhou, China.
Silver ear pick in the shape of a rat, Miao or Dong minorities, Yunnan, China. L : 6,5c
