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Is jade Japanese or Chinese?

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Is jade Japanese or Chinese?

While both the Chinese and Japanese use jade, it is more commonly used in China.  

Lotus Gallery
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
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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
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. The pendant come with a silk
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
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
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Silver

Vintage Chinese Jade Long Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
olive jade beads is 16.5 mm in diameter, and beads knotting is traditionally done with silk thread
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Vintage Chinese Jade Long Necklace
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Located in Austin, TX
An attractive Japanese red lacquered Kamakura-bori inscribed presentation box, featuring peony, Showa Era, mid 20th century, Japan. The low box and cover carved with a bold and stri...
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Tokuda Yasokichi I Kutani "Poppies" Vase, Meiji or Taisho Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Satsuma Wisteria Vase by Gyukuzan (Chin Jukan XII), Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Small Satsuma Butterfly Vase by Kinzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite small Japanese Satsuma vase decorated with butterflies, signed Kinzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The small vase is delicately and meticulously painted with desig...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

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Vintage Japanese Celadon Glazed Shishi Lion Censer, Taisho/Showa, c 1930, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Vintage Japanese Kakiemon Style Porcelain Oil Jar, Showa Era, circa 1960's
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and elegant vintage Japanese Kakiemon style oil jar or vase, Showa Era, circa 1960's or earlier, Japan. The oil pot of standard form, with a squat comprised globular body...
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Art Deco Jungin Silver Sake Bottle and Cups, circa 1930's
Located in Austin, TX
A fun and elegant vintage Japanese Art Deco hammered and brushed silver sake set, comprised of a tokkuri bottle and two stemmed cups, all marked "jungin" for 95% silver, Showa Era, c...
Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze

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