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Place of Origin: Chinese
Smokey Quartz Crystal Brush Washer, Republic Period
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This elegant smoky quartz crystal brush washer is in the shape of a goose, with its head turned to the side. The body of the crystal forms a cup adorned with archaic details. The cup...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Archaic Dark Jade Dragon Pendant
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This archaic jade pendant features a symmetrical pattern with two chilong whose serpentine bodies form a heart. On the top are two chilong heads, smiling and looking in opposite directions. The bodies of the chilong are detailed with intricate scales and cross-cross patterns. During the Qing Dynasty, specifically the Qianlong period, Emperor QianLong’s passion for jade and antiques led artists to create archaic jade art that revived the artistic heights achieved during the Han Dynasty. Among the accessories favored by nobility during the Han period were jade plaques. These flat, thin jade pieces often featured intricate carvings, including dragon and phoenix motifs. The term “鸡心佩” (jī xīn pèi) refers to a specific type of jade plaque with a shape resembling a chicken heart (hence the name). These plaques were considered auspicious and symbolized harmony and protection. An example of a Han jade...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Green Jade Paperweight with Water Dropper, 19th Century
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This 19th Century green jade paperweight with a water dropper, 碧玉元宝水盂镇纸, features a yuanbao 元宝 shaped water dropper at the center, with rectangular spiral 回纹 patterns decorating the ...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Superb Celadon Jade Boulder Mountain
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This elongated triangular jade mountain stands on a wooden lacquer base. On the mountain, there are a total of five monkeys: two playing, one resting, and two others at the mountain’s peak, seemingly about to descend to investigate what is happening. The stone’s side displays two bat Feng Shui symbols. (In Chinese, the bat is bianfu. Fu also means fortune.) There is also a magnificent pine tree with branches gracefully hanging down. The cut of the mountain rocks exhibits clean lines and a geometric quality, which is typical of the Qianlong period. Additionally, the monkey’s face shares similarities with Qianlong period jade monkeys...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Archaic Jade Snake & Tortoise Pendant
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
Dimensions & Weight 4.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 cm 31.6 grams This archaic jade pendant features a mythical tortoise with a serpent in the center, encircled by a...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

White Jade Thumb Ring with Russet Veins
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This white jade thumb ring, made in the Qing Dynasty, is covered with russet veins, known as a “buffalo hair” pattern. Dimensions & Weight Diameter...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

White and Russet Cicada
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This cicada, carved from russet Hetian jade is archaic, reminiscent of the style of Han Dynasty jade cicadas. This piece features the face of a mythical beast, with round, bulky eyeballs, curved eyebrows, a wide nose, and clean, neat lips. It has layered wings and two arms that are held out in front, with space between the arms and chin allowing a silk string to pass through. On its back, there are layered details near its tail. During the Han dynasty, jade cicadas were used as ‘玉含.’ It was believed that cicadas could help deceased people re-enter the next life cycle. Emperor Qianlong’s passion for antiques and jade led to the revival of Han Dynasty jade art. This jade cicada does not attempt to reproduce the shape of Han cicadas; rather, it invents a new shape that is closer to the natural look of a cicada, with a twist of archaic Han Dynasty jade art. The last image reference is the Ming Dynasty Jade...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Celadon Jade Lingzhi & Boy
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This sculpture is a large open work, carved with celadon jade in the form of lingzhi branches. The branches bear leaves, lingzhi, and flower buds. On top, a boy is stretched out and hanging on to the branches. The sculpture is a long triangular shape. The jade is mottled celadon with patches of honey-colored stone. There are two small chips at crown of flowers (lower right side at 1st image). Historical References Open works jade carvings were popular during the Yuan/Ming dynasty. Examples can be seen at Sotheby's, at Bonham’s, and at the MET in New York. Our piece was carved out of a large piece of celadon jade, which is similar to the green jade material of magnificent Head of a Horse at the V&A museum ( last image) Two examples of Ming Dynasty Jade...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

A White Jade Archaistic 'Chilong' Disc 清白玉雕螭龍紋璧
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
Thick and circular, this disc, carved out of white Hetain jade, displays different designs on its two faces. One face consists of four symmetrical divisions; in each division there a...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Archaic White and Russet Jade Axe Pendant
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This antique jade carving takes the form of an axe. The ends of the axe curl up, forming a circular shape at each end. In the middle of the axe, there are three round see-through holes parallel to the post. There is a post that supports the axe, and vertical rings divide the post into five distinct sections. Above the post on the center, there is a round knob. On either side of the knob, mythical beasts are depicted, both facing toward the knob. The jade axe...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Archaic Dark Jade Monkey And Eagle
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
Seated upright, the jade eagle is decorated with symmetrical curls on the wings and back. On the breast of the bird there are fine curved incisions. The eagle, with its strong brows and beak, is looking ahead confidently. This archaic piece represents Eastern Zhou Dynasty style eagles. The jade monkey is in a seated position with one hand held up to his ear and the other crossed in front of his body. The monkey is carved with wrinkles on his brow and a long, curling tail reaching upward on his back. During the Qianlong period, eagle carvings, usually paired with a bear, appeared on archaic jade carvings. Together the eagle and the bear mean “hero”. “Monkeys are symbols of longevity because they are believed to have the ability to live for a long time, Their name, hou, is a pun for marquess, so they are also symbols of high rank. Monkeys bring to mind the exploits of the monkey Sun Wukong...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

A White and Russet Jade Carving of a Boy Catching Crickets, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
Skillfully carved with Hetian Jade, this boy dressed in a long robe crouches on an elongated lotus leaf mounted by a cricket. He grasps a basket with his left hand while another cric...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

White and Russet Jade Lotus Leaf Finial
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This finial, meant to adorn a lamp or a piece of furniture, is composed of eight waving, interlocked lotus leaves. Black, greyish, and russet jade was popular during the Ming Dynasty...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

A White Jade Butterfly Plate
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
Carved from pale celadon jade, this two-sided Ming Dynasty piece features a butterfly with curling, cloud-like wings and a grid-and-star pattern. Fine l...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Cinnabar Dragon and Phoenix Egg
Located in San Diego, CA
The finely-carved, sinuous, five-clawed dragon exhaling a fireball, and the phoenix with long, billowing tail feathers are both flying amid blossoming peony flowers and leaves. The...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

A Spinach-Green Jade 'Chilong' Belt Hook, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This spinach-green jade belt buckle is surmounted by a a prowling chilong with a goatee. Below the chilong is a bowed platform which curls up to becom...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Lapis Peony Vase
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This late Qing Dynasty lapis vase is richly decorated with peony blossoms and leaves. On the right side of the vase near the top, there are morning glory flowers blooming out of spri...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

White Hetian Jade Recumbent Horse
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
A resting horse has been carved from lustrous Hetian jade with an even white color. The long muscular body rests on four bent legs, and the head is turned around. The mane is embel...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Archaic Pale Jade Chilong Disc
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This archaic chilong disc, which is a revival of the Han Dynasty style, was carved with celadon jade in the Qing Dynasty. On the front, several chilong with curvy, sinuous bodies s...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

White and Russet Jade Horse, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
A resting horse has been carved from white jade with patches of russet. The long muscular body rests on four bent legs, and the head is turned around. The mane is embellished with long striated locks extending down the back of the neck, and the tail is rendered similarly. Note: Our light source makes some of the russet hues on the horse appear yellow; however, there is no yellow on the horse body, there is russet color on his hairs. A similar Qing dynasty yellowish jade horse...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

A Pale Celadon Hetian Jade Carving of an Elephant with Boy
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
The figure of a young boy on top of a giant elephant has been carved with pale celadon jade. Its head and tail are turned to one side. Its trunk passes through the tusks and extends ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

White and Russet Jade Three Ram Group
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
The group is carved with a large ram resting with its hooved legs tucked under its body. One young ram rests on the large ram’s side, and another rests at its rear. Russet hues are s...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

A White Jade Lotus Root Brush Rest, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
Brush rest carved as a slender lotus root with four nodes, with leaves sprouting at one end, a frog resting on the second node, this jade piece has an even white tone and is well-carved and polished. This brush holder is crafted from one of the purest white Heian Jade specimens...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

White Jade Perfume Bottle with Mandarin Ducks in Lotus Pond
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a fragrance sachet 香熏 made out of pure white and lustrous jade from the Qing dynasty. The sachet is semi-circular in shape. The upper part has multiple holes to release the...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

White Jade Three-Legged Toad with Leaves and Fruit
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
A pale, greyish-white jade three-legged toad is depicted in a crouching position on leaves and fruits. The toad has bulging eyes, finely-detailed eyebrow hair, a small nose, and a wi...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

A White Jade Carving of Three Gourds
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a white jade pendant featuring a bat and gourds, with three gourds hanging beneath the vines and leaves. At the top, there is a bat situated between two gourds. In Chinese t...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Pale Celadon Mythical Animal & Cloud
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a Hetian jade pendant of a mythical animal with a network of clouds above it. The animal appears to have a large head with tear-shaped ears, and curvy eyebrows. On its side...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

A Celadon Jade Horse and Monkey
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This recumbent celadon jade horse has its head turned backwards to look at a small monkey clambering up its hind quarters clasping the mouth of the horse. Its strands of hair are finely carved. This piece is a celadon jade carving with russet mottling and veining. Horse and monkey carvings...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Celadon Jade Horse and Monkey
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This recumbent celadon jade horse has its head turned backwards to look at a small monkey clambering up its hind quarters clasping the mouth of the horse. Its strands of hair are finely carved. This piece is carved out of Hetian jade with an even celadon color. Horse and monkey carvings...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Celadon Jade Fabulous Beast
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This fabulous beast with its head turned around has been carved out of a pale celadon hetian jade. The beast looks over its shoulder with shining round eyes. Its mouth is open, sho...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

A White and Russet Goose and Lingzhi
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
The white jade goose, with its head turned back, has a lingzhi mushroom in its mouth. The goose’s body is adorned with finely arranged feathers. The back also features feather patter...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Double Ram Jade Thumb Ring
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This white thumb ring with patches of grey and black features rams’ heads on the opposite sides of the ring. The rams have teardrop-shaped, cupped ears and long, curvy horns with int...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Pale Celadon and Russet Jade Ram with Lingzhi, Ming Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This ram, with its limbs bent in a seated posture, has detailed curly horns and holds lingzhi branches in its mouth. The eyes and mouth are finely carved. The back and legs display russet coloring. The ram, pronounced yang, shares the same sound as the yang in yin and yang. It is therefore a symbol of masculine power and positive force. The ram is also one of the twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac. In traditional Chinese medicine, the lingzhi was thought to regulate different bodily functions. It appears often in ancient Chinese jade carvings, and it represents well-being, longevity, and success. Other than a small indentation on the back, which may be natural, the ram in is in great condition. Similar Ming Dynasty Jade...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

A Pale Celadon Jade 'Buddha's Finger' Citron
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This “Buddha’s Finger” fruit jade piece from the Qing Dynasty is naturalistically carved with curly tendrils, and hangs from a leafy stem. It is a pale white tone with spots of russe...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Pale Celadon Jade Goose Pendant
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
The goose, with a backward-looking posture, holds a lotus branch in its beak with a blooming lotus flower near the tail. The body of the goose features relief feather patterns. The goose and lotus flower are common themes in Qing Dynasty jade...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

A White Jade Mythical Beast
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This recumbent white jade beast has its large head turned to one side. The creature has large, tear-drop-shaped, bulging eyes framed by curling-down eyebrows. Notably, there is a ...
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Late 18th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

White and Russet Jade Ceremonial Artifact
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This jade artifact features a meticulously arranged pattern of four rows of raised features which symbolize grain 谷纹 on its surface. These grain 谷纹 rise slightly, and around them delicate C-shape cloud motifs are intricately carved. The pattern, though subtle, exudes refinement and sophistication. Unfortunately, its intricacy makes it challenging to capture accurately through a camera lens. The pattern carved on the ring can been clearly seen by referring to the diagram in the last image below. Originally, this jade ring boasted a pristine white color. However, over time, buried underground in a tomb, it underwent a transformation due to exposure to the elements—specifically, 土侵 (soil infiltration), possibly influenced by iron. As a result, a significant portion of the jade ring turned a warm orange hue, while a smaller section retained its original white color. During the Warring States Period, jade held great significance as a ceremonial object (礼器) and symbolized high social status. Similar patterns of grain (谷纹) and cloud motifs (钩连云纹) can be observed in other Warring States Period artifacts, such as jade cups and Jade Bi, housed in the National Museum of China. Over the centuries, calcification and the elements have worn off the glossy finish of the ring. Note: Our light source caused some yellow hues to appear in some of our photographs. The actual piece does not have any yellow hues. The color of the piece is closer to the first image, and this Western Han Dynasty jade sword...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

White Jade Snuff Bottle
Located in San Diego, CA
A white pebble-shaped snuff bottle is adorned with a chilong clutching a long, curvy lotus vine. The vine embraces the snuff bottle, extending to the other side and terminating at a ...
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

A Rare Large White Jade Dragon Disc, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This large disc has two finely carved dragons with flowing, cloud-like bodies. The two chilong heads rest on the central aperture. The underside is carved with rows of bosses. Hetian jade has a texture that resembles the effect of pouring water on snow. Xingjiang Hetian white jade with color of white ‘mutton...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

A Pale Celadon Jade Recumbent Dog, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This pale celadon jade figure is a recumbent dog with its tail curled alongside its rear haunches. On the top is a decorative swirl and near the legs are fine carved details. It is well polished. It may serve as paperweight for the scholar's desk. It is also a wonderful display of Hetian Jade carving. The smoothly polished white jade is overall in excellent condition, with natural jade veins predominantly along the back and bottom of the dog. A similar jade dog...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

White Jade Pair of Cats, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
The two animals curling towards each other make a balanced, symmetrical piece, like yin and yang. The “mutton fat” white jade is highly polished. On one side, there is a very faint russet mark. Overall, this jade carving is in excellent condition. Similar jade carvings were sold at Sotheby’s and Christie’s, which can be viewed in the photos below. Another Qing Dynasty twin cat carving...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

White Jade Buddha's Hand & Fantasy Toad Pendant, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This pendant has a beautifully curved Buddha’s hand citron at the lower portion. Above it, there is a fantasy toad with an enlarged forehead and cheeks, a wide mouth, and two large t...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Jade sculpture depicting a Fo Dog
Located in BARI, IT
Undergrowth green color jade sculpture depicting a Fo dog. It rests on a shaped wooden base. The sculpture consists of only two jade blocks, the head and body, with a total weight of...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

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Jade

Chinese Hand-Carved Coral Figure
Located in New York, NY
Chinese carved coral figure of a woman's face Very finely hand-carved. Late 20th Century, China Weight: 182 grams with base Dimensions: approximately 4.63 x 1.75 inches.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

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Coral

Chinese Hand-Carved Coral Sculpture Guanyin and Dragon
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Gwandian carved coral sculpture Guanyin and Dragon Very finely hand-carved. Circa Late 20th century, China Weight: With stand: 360.6 grams Without stand: 280.7 grams Dime...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

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Coral

Antique Hand Carved Netsuke 1000 Faces Walnut & Carved Wooden Pedestal
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful hand carved Netsuke walnut sculpture depicting the 1000 faces motif with a carved wooden pedestal stand. The faces carved into the delicate shell ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Large Chinese Suzhou Carved Jadeite Zhong Kui Demon Queller Pendant A-Grade
Located in Richmond, CA
A large Chinese Suzhou workshop master artisan hand carved jadeite (natural A-grade) pendant in the form of Zhong Kui (Demon Queller in Chinese mythology) head. The details of this i...
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20th Century Artisan Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

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Jade

Exquisite Carved Chinese Jadeite Pixiu Pendant Toggle with Tassels - A Grade
Located in Richmond, CA
This extraordinary Chinese jadeite toggle pendant is a true work of art, featuring the Pixiu—a mythical hybrid creature that holds a significant place in Chinese folklore. Renowned f...
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20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

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Jade

Large Chi Ling Dragon Amulet in Nephrite Jade, circa 1970, with 14k Gold Bale
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We acquired this dragon plus eight other nephrite amulets in 2020. In order to better understand our acquisition, we had the lot verbally appraised by David Ha of Ha Dynasty Jewelry...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Chinese Inside Painted Blue Glass Snuff Bottle Republic 19-20c IPSB
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Chinese inside painted blue glass snuff bottle with a jadeite stopper. Inside painted with a sitting scholar to one side and a pacing scholar to the ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Antique Chinese Inside Painted Yellow Glass Mini Snuff Bottle Republic 20c IPSB
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Chinese inside painted yellow glass mini snuff bottle with a translucent hardstone stopper. This wonderful little bottle is inside painted with a resting bird in a tree to...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Antique Chinese Ruby Red Carved Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle 12 Zodiacs 19c Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese ruby red carved glass overlay snuff bottle with 12 zodiac animals on snowstorm ground. Old repair to neck, green cabochon jade stopp...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Antique Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle "Yong Shoutian" Republic IPSB
Located in Richmond, CA
A large antique Chinese inside painted glass snuff bottle, finely decorated with a continuous battle scene with mounted warriors in g...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Antique Chinese Enameled White Glass Snuff Bottle Guyuexuan Mark 20c Republic
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese enameled "wood cutter and fisherman" milk white glass snuff bottle, finely painted with a wood cutter reading a book on one side, and a fis...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Antique Chinese Carved Court Lady Figure Snuff Bottle 18th-19th Century Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique and tastefully carved natural material Chinese snuff bottle in the form of a well dressed court lady holding a fan. The lady figure holds a peaceful and meditative smile, wit...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Antique Chinese 5 Color Glass Overlay Carved Snuff Bottle 8 Treasures 19c Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese multi-color (5) glass overlay snuff bottle with eight treasures finely carved in low relief in 4 colors on pale white ground 19th Century, Qing Dynasty
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Antique Chinese Double Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle 19c Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
A very fine antique double color overlay glass snuff bottle, finely carved with a qilin gazing at books and a playful foo dog with a ball, among flowing pink ribbons and clouds, rais...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

Certified Natural Nephrite Jade Mythical Beast, Hetian River Pebble Material
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! For your consideration is a certified natural nephrite jade. This jade carving is of a Chinese mythical beast or creature. Traditionally Chinese mythical creatures are regarded as auspicious creatures that possessed mystical powers capable of drawing wealth from all directions. The famous Hetian nephrite jade carving...
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2010s Contemporary Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

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Jade

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