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Beautiful Vintage Chinese Emerald Green Jadeite Beaded Bracelet up to 7.5" wrist
Located in Richmond, CA
, a stone revered in Chinese culture for its beauty and symbolic significance, is complemented by
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Bracelets

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Jade

Set of 11 Early Spode Ironstone Imari Dessert Dishes Made circa 1815
By Spode
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
producing stone china in 1813 as an alternative to porcelain. Stone china, also known as ironstone due to
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Incredible 20.30 Carat Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen from Kunar Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
popular gemstone; the name Tourmaline is derived from Turamali, which is thought to mean "stone with mixed
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

18.01 Gram Stunning Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen from Kunar Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
name Tourmaline is derived from Turamali, which is thought to mean "stone with mixed colors." Color is
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

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Antique Map of India during the height of the Mughal Imperial Expansion, 1713
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'L'Inde de ca le Gange (..)'. Beautiful original antique map embracing most of India, made during the height of the Mughal imperial expansion. The map encompasses ...
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Antique Early 18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Dominick & Haff 1907 Set of 12 Sterling Silver Dinner Plates/ Chargers
By Dominick & Haff
Located in New York, NY
Dominick & Haff set of 12 sterling silver multilobed dinner plates or chargers from 1907, with floral motifs and curvilinear designs adorning the rim, with a heavy gage. Each measure...
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Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Derby Figure of Shepherdess with Garlanded Lamb, ca 1760
By Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a charming Derby figure of a shepherdess with a garlanded lamb, made in or shortly after 1760. The figure is one half of a set called the "Garland Shepherds"; originally she ...
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Antique 1760s English Rococo Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

PH Bow Grand Piano in American Red Maple Burl with Brass, Modern, Sculptural
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works. - 5 year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. This gorgeous new PH Bow Grand Piano, finis...
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2010s Danish Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Cartier Love Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Love Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 135845 Listing Title: Cartier Love Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold Condition Description: Cartier's Love collection is the epi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Rose Gold

Pair of Mason's Ashworth Orange Ironstone Dragon Trumpet Vases
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of trumpet vases in the ‘Sumatra’ dragon pattern on a striking orange glaze with cobalt chinoiserie details, made in England by Mason's Ashworth circa 1910. The ‘Sumatra’ pat...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ironstone

Tanzanite
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanite Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania Measures: 12 cm tall x 6.1 cm wide Tanzanite has only been found in one place on e...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Tanzanian Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Tanzanite
Tanzanite
H 4.73 in W 2.41 in D 0.6 in
Noailles by Puiforcat French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 231 Pieces
By Jean Puiforcat
Located in Big Bend, WI
Noailles by Puiforcat French sterling silver dinner size flatware set, 231 pieces. This set includes: 36 dinner size knives, pistol grip, 10 1/4", 36 dinner size forks, 8", 18 sa...
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20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Larger Than Life Terracotta Buddha Bust of Guanyin, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Antwerp, BE
A massive larger than life terracotta buddha bust of Guan Yin, China, early 20th century. Broken and restored with wear and tear from enduring exposure to the elements. Size: 75 cm h...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Jadeite Green type A
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing our exquisite jadeite green Type A beads bracelet! Elevate your style with the timeless elegance of genuine jadeite beads, carefully handcrafted into a stunning accessory...
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2010s Bangles

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Jadeite Green type A
Jadeite Green type A
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W 0.52 in L 0.52 in
Cartier Vintage 1970 Love Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Cartier 18k gold Love bracelet from the 1970 (stamped). Being a symbol of commitment, a Love bracelet was designed as a minimalistic piece in 1969 and was bound to become ...
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Vintage 1970s Bangles

Claydon Pier Mirrors
By Luke Lightfoot
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional pair of rectangular carved pier mirrors, inspired by the Chinese Room of Claydon. The elaborate carved decoration following the style of Luke Lightfoot in the chinoise...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chinoiserie Pier Mirrors and Conso...

Materials

Paint, Wood, Gesso

Claydon Pier Mirrors
Claydon Pier Mirrors
H 80 in W 40.25 in D 15 in
Azurite Milpillas Mine, Mexico
Located in New York, NY
Azurite, Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Santa Cruz Municipality, Sonora, Mexico Measures: 8 cm tall x 7.5 cm wide This Azurite was found in the most important pocket, the Electric Blue...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Natural Specimens

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Other

Azurite Milpillas Mine, Mexico
Azurite Milpillas Mine, Mexico
H 3.15 in W 2.96 in D 1.38 in
Rhodochrosite N’Chwaning Mines
Located in New York, NY
Rhodochrosite N’Chwaning Mines, Kuruman, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape, South Africa 2.6 cm tall x 4.4 cm wide The N'Chwaning Mine has produced many of the finest kn...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier South African Natural Specimens

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Other

Rhodochrosite N’Chwaning Mines
Rhodochrosite N’Chwaning Mines
H 1.03 in W 1.74 in D 0.99 in
Glamorous Natural Purple Cubic Fluorite with Dog Tooth Calcite Specimen
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Glamorous natural purple cubic fluorite with dog tooth Calcite Specimen WEIGHT: 101.12 grams DIMENSIONS: 4.5 x 4.6 x 3.2 Cm ORIGIN : Balochistan, Pakistan TREATMENT None The Fluori...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century British Ceylonese handblown etched ‘Glow Lamp’ bell jar lantern. These lanterns were handblown in Sri Lanka for the British expats. They were referred to as 'glow lamps'...
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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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Rhodochrosite Seal Gemstone Carved Animal Handmade Chinese Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Lizard Gemstone Carved Animal Handmade Chinese Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Snake Lizard Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Seal Figurine Carved Animal Handmade Chinese Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Natural Rhodochrosite Lizard Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Pink Whale Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Snake Frog Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Squirrel Gemstone Carved Animal Handmade Chinese Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Pink Lizard Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Snake Lizard Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Lizard Frog Gemstone Carved Animal Handmade Chinese Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Pink Snake Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Lizard Gemstone Carved Animal Handmade Chinese Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Snake Frog Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Seal Figurine Carved Animal Handmade Chinese Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Natural Rhodochrosite Pink Snake Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Lizard Gemstone Carved Animal Handmade Chinese Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Snake Gemstone Carved Animal Handmade Chinese Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Pink Snake Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Seal Figurine Carved Animal Handmade Chinese Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Insects Gemstone Carved Animal Handmade Chinese Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Natural Rhodochrosite Whales Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Natural Rhodochrosite Dolphins Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Natural Rhodochrosite Dolphins Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Natural Rhodochrosite Frogs Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Studio Greytak 'Havana Table 9' Modern Interpretation of Classic Smoking Table
By Studio Greytak
Located in Missoula, MT
Eastern deserts using it for pigment and cosmetics. The Chinese also highly prized it as well as the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

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Malachite, Stainless Steel

Antique Charles Meigh Staffordshire China Set
By Charles Meigh & Son
Located in Dallas, TX
mark "Improved Stone China," circa 1835-1861. Assorted sizes, approximately 146 pieces. Lidded
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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

English Ceramic Foot Bath by Charles Meigh
By Charles Meigh & Son
Located in Austin, TX
. With impressed mark: Improved Stone China.
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Antique 19th Century English Ceramics

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Ceramic, Pottery

19th Century English Victorian Blue & White Platter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
blue with a British crown and scrolling banners that state “Improved Stone China”. This handsome
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Platters and Serveware

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Ironstone

Antique Walking Stick Cane with Tiger's Eye, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
gentle heat treatment. Dark stones have had their colors improved and been artificially lightened using
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Antique 1890s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Bronze Temple Meditation Bell with Lotus Cushion, Base and Striker
Located in South Burlington, VT
bells, both for their meditative qualities as well as improving relaxation and stress relief
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Japan 19thc Set Five Bronze BIRDS Temple Meditation Bells FREE SHIPPING
Located in South Burlington, VT
listening to temple bells, both for their meditative qualities as well as improving relaxation and stress
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Big Antique Hand cast Bronze Garden Gong Soothing Deep Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
playing and listening to temple bells and gongs, both for their meditative qualities as well as improving
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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Bronze

Important Japanese Signed Antique Bronze Temple Bell Set Guaranted To Please You
Located in South Burlington, VT
to temple bells, both for their meditative qualities as well as improving relaxation and stress
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Cast Bronze Temple Bell With "Bird and Moon" Motif Triple Signd
Located in South Burlington, VT
and to improve resonance of sound, protruding, tsuki-za, striking panels and in some instances possess
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Hand Carved Green Agate Semi-Precious Stone Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved green agate semi-precious stone bowl, 6.25" diameter x 2.25" height. According to
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2010s Chinese Grand Tour Decorative Bowls

Materials

Agate

Antique Peranakan Opal Set Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
kind and in excellent condition. Remark: "You can't improve on nature - this incredible stone speaks
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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, 22k Gold

White Nephrite "Mutton Fat" Heitan Jade Bangle Contemporary Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
"Hetian jade," this rare and spectacular stone is mined from the Kunlun Mountains in northwestern China
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2010s Chinese Artisan Bangles

Materials

Jade

Jade Bangle Intricately Carved & Pierced Certified Untreated White Nephrite
Located in Southbury, CT
by a lapidary artist in China whose work I adore. White nephrite jade has been prized for its
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2010s Chinese Artisan Bangles

Materials

Jade

Antique Tigers Eye Walking Stick Cane Late 19th Century, London, 1886
Located in London, GB
stones have had their colors improved and been artificially lightened using nitric acid treatments
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Antique 1880s English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Antique Walking Stick Cane with Tiger's Eye Late 19th Century, London, 1889
Located in London, GB
stones have had their colors improved and been artificially lightened using nitric acid treatments
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Antique 1880s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Heavenly Japanese temple bell resonates for meditation, peace, and enjoyment
Located in South Burlington, VT
improving relaxation and stress relief! Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Heavenly Japanese Temple Bell Beautiful Resonation Meditation & Peace FREE SHIP
Located in South Burlington, VT
listening to temple bells, both for their meditative qualities as well as improving relaxation and stress
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Coalport Teacup, Hockey Stick Moulding Patt. 996, circa 1820
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
their Felspar stone china, which was as hard as bone china without needing the more expensive firing
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Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japan Big Bronze Antique Meditation Bell, Serene sound guaranteed to please you!
Located in South Burlington, VT
for their meditative qualities as well as improving relaxation and stress relief. This our last big
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Lovely Antique Japanese Serene Meditation Temple Bell in Unusual Two-Tone Form
Located in South Burlington, VT
listening to temple bells, both for their meditative qualities as well as improving relaxation and stress
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Coalport Porcelain Dish, Yellow with Birds and Fruits, Regency circa 1825
By John Rose, Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
their Felspar stone china, which was as hard as bone china without needing the more expensive firing
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Antique 1820s English Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Japan Serene Sound Meditation Temple Bell Resonates Beautifully
Located in South Burlington, VT
playing and listening to temple bells, both for their meditative qualities as well as improving relaxation
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Fine Antique Meditation Temple Bell Pleasing Soothing Resonance
Located in South Burlington, VT
meditative qualities as well as improving relaxation and stress relief. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Vases

Materials

Bronze

"Lady Amherst Pheasant (Thaumalea Amherstiae)" Naturalistic Bird Lithograph
By Joseph Wolf
Located in Houston, TX
undergrowth and are native to southwestern China and far northern Myanmar. Framed in a natural wooden frame
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1870s Naturalistic Animal Prints

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Lithograph

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Improved Stone China For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of improved stone china available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of improved stone china — often made from metal, other and stone — can elevate any home. There are 28 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of improved stone china you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of improved stone china — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of improved stone china made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one piece of improved stone china that is appealing in its simplicity, but Spode and Studio Greytak produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Improved Stone China?

Prices for a piece of improved stone china start at $106 and top out at $7,500 with the average selling for $240.