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Is jade Japanese or Chinese?
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While both the Chinese and Japanese use jade, it is more commonly used in China.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
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Antique Chinese Jade Snuff Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Jade Snuff Bottle. This unique piece features intricate carvings on a smooth, natural brown jade surface.
Category
Early 20th Century Loose Gemstones
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Jade Bracelet 7.25 Inch Length Weighing 40 Grams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Chinese jade bracelet measuring approximately 7.25 inches in length and weighing 40 grams total.
Category
1990s Asian Retro Retro Bracelets
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Antiques Carved Chinese Jade Ruby 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antiques Chinese Jade carved imperial jade china 1750, ruby princess cut 1,50ct, 18kt gold gr.2230.
Category
2010s Italian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antiques Chinese Jade Cabochon Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antiques Chinese Jade Cabochon Turquoise 18 k Gold gr. 8,40 Pendant.
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Chinese Jade & 14K Gold Bracelet With Safety Chain 7.25 Inch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Chinese jade bracelet crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring smooth natural jade segments joined by gold mounts.
Category
1990s Asian Retro Retro Bracelets
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Art Deco Chinese Jade Necklace 32 Inches 10mm Jade Beads Silver Clasp
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN EXQUISITE ANTIQUE ART DECO CHINESE JADE BEAD AND SILVER CLASP NECKLACE OF 32 INCHES (81cm) IN LENGTH.
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Silver
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Chinese Pair Qilin Guardian Sculptures, Carved Wood and Gilt Lacquer, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent pair of Chinese Choazhou (Teochew) carved wood and gilt lacquered mythical guardian beasts known as qilin, late Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911), circa 1900, southern China.
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Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Glass, Wood, Softwood, Lacquer, Paint
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Gold and Spinel Hair Ornaments, 17th c
Located in Austin, TX
A rare and unusual pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty hair ornaments crafted in high karat gold with cabochon spinels, and featuring images of cranes amongst clouds, early to mid 17th cent...
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Japanese Lacquer Tray by Zohiko, Meiji/Taisho Period, Early 20th Century, Japan
By Zōhiko Studio
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Japanese lacquer decorated tray with images of hemp leaves, maple leaves, and cherry blossoms by Zohiko, Meiji or Taisho Period, early 20th century, Japan.
The graceful tra...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer, Wood, Urushi lacquer
Japanese Kodaiji Maki-e Lacquer Kyarabako Incense Box, Momoyama Period
Located in Austin, TX
A striking and rare Japanese Kodaiji style lacquer kyara-bako, box for precious agarwood incense, Momoyama period (1573-1615), late 16th to early 17th century, Japan.
The rectangula...
Category
Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Copper
19th Century Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A resplendent Japanese gold maki-e lacquer ryoshibako, document box, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan.
The large document box, known in Japan as a ryoshibako, is decorated al...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Gold, Silver
Large Antique Tibetan Hand Hammered Copper Ritual Vessel or Butter Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
An unusually large antique Tibetan hammered copper ritual offering vessel or butter lamp with inset turquoise, 19th/20th century, circa 1900, Tibet.
The hand hammered copper vessel...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Stone, Copper
Large 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Turquoise Blue Glazed Budai Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Chinese turquoise blue glazed figure of Budai, the Happy Buddha, presented on a fitted hardwood stand, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, China.
The jovial and corpu...
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
