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A rare glass eye bead from the Warring States period (475 BC - 221 BC). Size: 17 mm. Condition: No repairs. Very good condition for its age.Some embedded dirt from long burial.

An ancient carnelian necklace found in Southeast Asia. Many of these carnelian beads were traded around 3000 years ago in mainland Southeast Asia. Many of these carnelian beads could be from India. This necklace was found intact and restrung. Wearable. Size: L. 66 cm. end to end.

A very rare ancient necklace with a Pyu gold tiger and very small Pyu gold frogs,elephants,birds, with garnet and agate beads from the same period. Size: End to end 45cm.(18 inches) Gold Tiger:3.3cm (1.3 inches)

Rare beautiful fine gold Southeast Asia ruby ring in very fine condition for it's age. The ruby is nice quality. Dates around 1,500 years ago. It is wearable. Weight:5.44 grams

A Kushan gold necklace delicately strung with very small ancient lapis lazuli beads (approximately 24 beads to an inch). There are 12 gold coins with images of 6 ancient kings - six on each side. There are 2 kings that we recognize - one is Vasudeva I, the other is "Ohsho" holding an elephant goad, thunderbolts, a trident and a goat. The center bead is a oblong fluted gold bead. There are also two blue glass beads flanking the central gold bead. Wearable.

Period: Kushan (2nd Centur...

A very rare Jin Dynasty Greenware jar with three lugs typical of that era. The green glaze going two thirds of the way down the vase. The inside is glazed also. Comes with a certificate from the Chinese Government Auction House. Size H. 47 cm. Condition: Very nice glaze. No repairs. A fine kiln crack around the bottom unglazed area that does not go through the inside.

A rare glass eye bead from the Warring States period (475 BC - 221 BC). It has a hole through it for stringing. Size: 1.7cm. Condition: No repairs. Some dirt incrustation from long burial.

An authentic Tang tomb guardian wearing a typical warrior's uniform standing on an mythical evil creature with remains of the original pigments.Some earth still adheres to the statue. This item was excavated from a tomb in 1998 with many other items. See last photo. Age: Tang Dynasty 618 - 907 AD. Size: H.36cm. W.17cm Condition: No repairs.

A nice Song brownish-black glazed wine receptacle with still some sticky remains of the sweet rice wine that was placed in it. Over 1,000 years old. Size: H. 20.6cm. W. 18cm. Condition: No repairs or chips.

Ancient beautiful well designed Pyu gold bead from the 5th century.These beads were made from natural occurring gold. When tested it is 22 karat gold with traces of silver and copper. Weight:4,84 grams Size: See last photo

A beautiful and rare micro blue glass bead necklace from South China. Can be made into two necklaces. Age: 100 BC Size:Total Length 118cm (46 inches)

Authentic Tang tomb guardian wearing a typical warrior's uniform standing on an evil creature with remains of the original pigments an white slip. Age: Tang Dynasty 618 - 907 AD. Size: H.58cm. W.21cm Condition: No repairs. Small piece missing from the back of his skirt. See photo.

A rear authentic Chinese Tang Tomb Guardian with beautiful sancai glaze. Chinese believed that there were evil creatures underground and had these type of guardians to protect the tombs. Size: 74cm X 28cm. Condition: In its original state. Some minor repairs but not totally reconstructed.

A authentic rare pottery figure with the original colored pigments of a lady with a musical instrument wearing a garment comprised of a long-sleeved top and a long full skirt that falls around her kneeling form. Her hair is styled high to the left of her head in a beautifully complex upswept form. The features of her face are delicately formed giving her an elegant, life-like quality. There is character to her form from every angle that you view her. Period: Tang (618 - 906 AD) Size: Heigh...

A very rare jadeite pendent with an ancient gold repair on BOTH SIDES of the pendant. The drilled hole also has a gold tube inserted in it. From southern China which is now Southeast Asia. Size: 2.1cm x 1.7cm.

A beautifully colored mottled nephrite jade disc (sword-pommel) in colors of cream, rust and grey. In the center is a small hole encircled by flower petals. A double-lined rim borders the outer rim of the petals. A band of C-curl patterns extend to the double-lined outer rim. The surface of reverse side has a couple of cleavage planes natural to the stone. Size: Diameter: 2-3/16" Condition: No chips or repairs.

A very rare ancient jadeite pendant with a hole carved in the center to make it into a pendant. This green jadeite only comes from Burma. Size: 2cm x 1.8cm

An unusual and rare three legged mythical beast. This is probably the prelude to the three legged frog that lives on the moon. Age: Han Dynasty 206 BC to 220 AD Size: L. 15.5cm. W. 10.5cm Condition: Some chips on the glaze fulled in and a small tip of the crown broken. See last photo.

Authentic Han stove with green glaze and original wok. Han stoves usually have items of food and cooking items on top of the stove. Size: 22cm X 16cm X 16cm Condition; Some age cracks and some loss of the glaze from long burial.

A nicely carved jade in the form of a stylized turtle in the Han style. Condition:No chips or cracks. Size: See last photo

A rare large carved, nicely-striped translucent agate bead is featured in this beautiful necklace with 13 carved natural agate beads and 10 gold beads all from the same period. The smaller ochre-colored beads are ceramic beads of the same period. The lower central portion of the slightly trapezoidal beads are carved with gently curved centers from Southeast Asia representing the tiger.

Period: 500BC - 100BC

Length = 38cm, central bead = 5cm x 3cm

Condition: Has natural s...

A rare beautiful ancient Jade and glass bead necklace from Southeast China some dating back over 2,500 years. Size: length 49 cm X 2.(Length 39 inches)

A beautiful and very rare cross bead pendant necklace with a gold crown and with gold and agate beads from the Pyu Dynasty. Size: 42 cm end to end.(16.5 Inches end to end) Pendent: 4cm X 4cm.(1.5 inches X 1.5 inches)

A nice green glazed authentic Han dog in a guarding pose bearing his teeth with a collar around his neck and body. Size: H. 19.5cm.(7.6 inches) L. 25.5cm (10 inches). Condition: Some loss of the green glazing. Two legs have been repaired with its original parts and tips of his ears have been repaired all professionally done

A Rare Chinese Song glazed box with a design on the lid. Age: 1127 - 1279 AD. Size: Diameter.13.5cm. Condition: No repairs. Natural age crackling and age crack.

A very rare large Han tomb pillar with stamped designs on three side. Front panel is stamped with four alternating designs of three trees with cloud formations and four girls carrying something over their heads. Each panel is separated with cloud formations. The two side panels have diamond shaped designs all the way to the bottom.In northern China during the Han dynasty, hollow clay bricks were used to construct the small, rectangular chambers of underground tombs. The doors, pillars, and linte...

A rare black glazed Song wine jar with two handles and a spout for pouring. These containers were used for offering a sweet rice wine. You will sometimes find remnants of the wine in the bottom of the jar that has solidified. Size: H: 27.3cm. Condition: No repairs. In it's original condition.

A nice and rare statue of a Song guard with remnants of heavy gilding. He is probably part of a large configuration and had a spear in his hands. Size: H. 11.5cm. W. 4cm. Condition: No repairs. Needs a stand to stay upright

A brown jade pig dragon carved into a Zuhulong or pig dragon in the Hongshan period. Size: H:6cm, W: 5cm.

burma,crystals,jewelry,hardstones Complete ancient crystal (choker) necklace from the Pyu Dynasty, which is now Burma or Myanmar, with various carved beads and a large center bead. Age: 100 - 500 AD. Size: Length, 36cm.(14 inches) Condition: Some staining from long burial

Han Jade pendant with two connecting holes on each end. The front has the carving of two stylized Phoenix Birds and the back with carvings of cloud motifs.The phoenix was commonly referred to as the "King of Birds." A supernatural bird, it embodied the five virtues of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and sincerity., "When the dragon soars and the phoenix dances, the people will enjoy happiness for years, bringing peace and tranquility to all under heaven."Size: L.5cm. W. 3.5cm. C...

A large rare Five Dynasty jug with stylized butterflies and fish designs and a key fret design around the middle. this jug was most likely used for wine. Age:907 - 979AD Size: H. 39.3 cm. W. 26.8 cm. Condition: No repairs.

An original natural pigment pottery figure of a standing court lady wearing a short-sleeved tunic over a robe with long sleeves. Her interesting looped hairdo is parted into two bunches that rest atop the sides of her head. The figure has most of the original pigments, some of which have worn off over the years.Very difficult to find one that has not been restored. Period: Tang (618 - 907 AD) Size: Height = 22.5 cm, Width at base = 7.5 cm. Condition: All original. No repairs.

A beautiful black-green jade (nephrite) bangle from theTang Dynasty. The color of the jade is speckled with many colors. Size: Diameter (outside). 9cm. Condition: No repairs, cracks or chips. A small dent in the inside ring, most likely from the original carving

A nice ancient blue glass earring from Southeast Asia.It would make a nice pendant. Age: 300 BC to 100 BC. Can be used as a pendant. Size: Outer diameter. 6.3cm. Condition: Perfect. Some encrustation from being buried so long.

A rare jade archer,s ring, which to me is the actual archers ring used with the bow and arrow rather then the better know thumb ring which is more a piece of jewelry. It was used on the thumb, that's where the "thumb ring" comes from and more than likely on a gloved hand due to the size. See the last three photos of a similar one in a Chinese jade book. Size: H:5.5cm, W. 4cm