1900's White Jade Carved Pendant Loop Ring Silver Filigree Necklace
It is 27.75 inches (70.5 cm) in circumference by 16.45 inches (41.8 cm) in length. The pendant is 2.15 inches (5.5 cm) in diameter by 0.15 inch (0.4 cm) thick. The jade ring is 14.6 mm- 17.6mm diameter. The silver bead is 10.3 mm- 15.3 mm...
Antique 18th-19th century Indian copper alloy figurine amulet depicting Four Armed Hindu Deity Vishnu standing on domed square base, his two upper arms holding the chakra and conch with his right hand raised in abhaya mudra.
Height: 6.5 cm (2.56 inches).
CONDITION: in good condition considering its age worn out and shiny on the exposed areas from centuries of touching by worshipers.
Lord Vishnu is considered as the chief god in Hindu religion and Indian mythology...
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Double Happiness Ginger Jar with fitted Rosewood carved top, Ca. late 1800's, 10 1/2" high with wooden top, 9" wide-widest part, 4 1/4" diameter-top rim, underglaze blue Double Happiness with Snow Pea flowers and vines, typical Straits culture design in China. The condition is good, very tight star shape glaze hairline on the bottom in the center about 2" to 3" wide, very old chip inside the top rim, this jar rings like bell.
19th Century Chinese Soapstone Carved Kwan Yin Buddha
The overall is 4.9 inches (12.4 cm) tall by 4.56 inches (11.6 cm) wide. the figure is 4.05 inches (10.3 cm) tall by 3.6 inches (9.1 cm) wide. The figure is 0.7 Lb. The total weight is 0.9 Lb.
It has inclusions, and chip at the foot and thumb, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Antique, 19th century North African, Morocco-Algeria, Islamic Maghrib, Kabyle, Kabylie, enamel silver, jeweled turban pin brooch, Sarpech -Aigrette (feather support for turban).
Details: This impressive Sarpech is of classical form, composed of several well-made separate elements of solid silver, soldered together, including a long stem with a flower head end...
19th century Japanese bronze tea ceremony hibashi (long metal chopsticks for handling charcoal in hibachi brazier) with finials in a form of heads of the Fungus of Immortality. These hibashi are for use in the summer time (winter ones have top half covered in wood). Finely made of bronze with high copper contents, beautiful casting and chiseling of the fungus, embossed areas at the working end for better handling of charcoals. Superb patina, beautiful wear, pleasantly heavy. Length 11 inches.
Rare 19th century Japanese ceramic Kuro Oribe chaire (tea caddy for storing powdered green tea used in tea ceremony) with two mock handles. Comes with very well made shifuku (silk brocade storage bag). Beautiful free potting, typical elliptical lines on the foot left by a string used to cut off the piece from potter’s wheel. Characteristic kuro (black) Oribe beautiful rich glaze enveloping most of the sides with one open areas painted with underglaze brown flowers, extraordinary patina...
Antique jade chinese snuff bottle with carved zoomorphic handles. Measures 2" tall.
1900's Chinese Famille Rose Powder Blue Enameled Porcelain Vase with Figurine
It is 13.8 inches (35 cm) tall by 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) wide. It is 3.1 Lb.
It has dark spots, skip glaze and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A charming late 19th C. Chinese tea cup and saucer, displaying the traditional dragon and other design elements. The hollowed transparent holes are covered with glaze to form the ever popular rice pattern. Various symbols such as the sunburst represent the Emperor and bats for good fortune, on the underside of the teacup are various Doaist symbols. Tea cup measures 2.75" diameter x 2" high, saucer measures 4" diameter x 1" high". In excellent condition without hairlines or chips.
Width: 6.6 cm (2.3 in)
Height: 3.6 cm (1.4 in)
Depth: 5.5 cm (2.2 in)
Fine Chinese carved hard stone / white jade libation cup in the lotus form; floral depictions proud on the sides; good condition
Antique Chinese small carving of a maiden and her attendant, the maiden is holding a flower basket in one hand and between the two they hold a blossoming peony branch, delicately carved of morganite with a lovely faint pink hue, they stand on a small rectangular base of iris agate, 19th century.
Size: 2 3/4" high
Meiji (1868-1912) Pair Japanese Makuzu Kozan Studio Vase Chrysanthemum & Flowers Bamboo Weaving Basket Marked
They are 12 inches (30.4 cm) tall by 10 inches (25.4 cm) wide. The total weight is 17.6 Lb.
One vase has repaired (glued back) at the foot. One vase has chips at the underside of the lip. One vase has yellowing at the vase's opening. They have black spots, firing cracks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos)...
A large Chinese altar fruit in the form of an apple. The condition of the Apple is very good with some scratches and minor kiln faults in the leaf and stems. The apple measures 4" in diameter and 3 3/4" high. The apple dates to the 19th Century. Free shipping within the USA.
Two playful monkeys climbing on a large peach, carved from antique agate. Monkeys are commonly depicted in Chinese art as holding a peach as a symbol for wealth and a long life because the word for "monkey" is a homophone to the word for "nobleman". They often call this "feng hou bao shou" which can mean both "crazy monkey clutching [a peach]" as well as "may you become a salaried official and embrace longevity". 19th century
Size: 1.5" long x 1.25" tall
Beautiful and elegantly carvedpomander, carved from white Jade. Has an all over floral carved design, with linear etchings around its outer sides. Pomanders are meant to be filled with aromatic dried herbs and spices and usually worn around the neck as a pendant. Opens up into two pieces. 18th/19th century
Size: 2" diameter, 3/4" thick
Antique fine hand-carved jade pendant from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD), China.
The pendant features a meticulously hand-carved immortal figure holding a fish, symboling abundance and prosperity. The carving details are truly remarkable, showcasing the artisan's skill and artistry. To make it easy to wear, a small hole has been drilled into the top left hand for suspension...
A Japanese porcelain tureen that is decorated with the various Imari colors and motifs. The brocade exterior design also features large flying cranes, scenes of ladies dancing, and the Chinese mark for longevity on the top to the lid.. The interior of the lid and bowl each show a lovely large basket full of persimmons. The serving bowl with lid measures about 6 1/2" high x 10 1/4" in diameter, and dates to the 19th Century. The condition is very good...