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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
Hard Stone Bead Necklace 106 very hard green stone beads, 10 green turquoise (perhaps malachite) beads and 5 larger pink rock crystal beads. Mounted with silver filigree details and silk threads. China Qing dynasty. Difficult to date exactly. China 19th century or before.
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...
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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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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A beautiful Chinese Kirin pendant with boy riding for child and silver chain in excellent condition. Pendant W:3”. $275
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...
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...
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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"
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.
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.
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)...
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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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.
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...
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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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.
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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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...
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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 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 White Jadeite Jade Bell shape Pendant or Charm, Ca. 1920, 3/4" high(20mm), 3/8" wide(10mm), in good old polished condition.