Gioielleria Mineo Furniture

A beautiful natural rock crystal quartz snuff bottle. Carved on the raised exterior, a vase with ruyi and evergreens atop an elephant. A large scholar's stone to the right with shoot...

An attractive Chinese Heavenly green jade Bi disk with beautiful translucent "cloud bands" patterns of light and medium green horizontal accents in the stone that depict appealing movements. This comes from our private collection which we formed over a period of twenty years while traveling extensively through out all of China. Dimensions: bi disc is 7 inches high with custom stand as shown Jades were handmade and hand abraided and hand polished using tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust . Notice the considerable calcification on the bottom edge of this example- evidence of submersion and great age. Provenance: Our private collection and accompanied by our Schneible fine arts Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Jade bi and Cong History These bi are regarded as cosmological symbols and as signifiers of status and wealth. These jades are hand abraided and hand polished using special polishing tools with stone, water. Notice the beautiful colors and "waves" pattern in the stone, uncommon in this kind of jade. Provenance: Our private collection and accompanied by our Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Early History: Flat jade discs with a round central hole bi are among the earliest surviving artifacts of China and must be considered among great ancient art forms- masterpieces of the Neolithic period. Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using Primitive...

This rare statue of the Tibetan Green Tara is carved from a solid block of extremely clear, transparent natural rock crystal quartz of the highest quality. Seated in Lalitasana on a ...

A stunning 2.7 lb, all natural agate horse bust. The sculpture preserved the original characters of the gem stone with amazing crystal formations. Great de...

This exquisite Old Bronze Nepali Green Tara statue stands at 20.3 cm tall and is a remarkable representation of Buddhist artistry from Nepal, a country renowned for its rich spiritua...

A Chinese scholar stone of white Lingbi type in upright mushroom form presented on a carved conforming wood base. The type of special Lingbi known to the collector as white Lingbi fe...

Chinese antique Pakistan jade teapot with wood stand. An unusual waved carving on the entire teapot, the lid with an animal finial on the top.

Antique bronze horse with rider from India Material : bronze 15,3 cm high 6 cm wide and 10 cm deep 18th century Weight: 645 grams Originating fro...

This large antique Nepalese Green Tara bronze statue is an exceptional masterpiece of Himalayan Buddhist art, originating from Nepal and dating to the late 19th / early 20th century. Standing an impressive 112 cm high with a 42 cm base diameter and weighing 34.3 kg, this monumental sculpture is expertly cast in bronze and fire-gilded with 24-karat gold. The figure of Green Tara, revered as the protector against fear and danger and the embodiment of active compassion, is shown in the Vitarka mudra, symbolizing teaching and guidance. Richly inlaid with real gemstones, this statue displays extraordinary detail and craftsmanship, making it a very special, museum-quality piece—perfect for serious collectors seeking a high-quality antique Nepalese Buddhist statue, sacred art, or a rare Green Tara sculpture...

This two-panel screen showcases masterful brushwork in its depiction of willow trees gracefully bending over a riverbank. The contrast between the vivid gold background and the dark,...

Beautiful vintage marble hexagonal obelisk in a very nice natural finish. Sculpted in an asymmetrical way, but gives a great decor character to your table tops and interiors.

Opulence and craftsmanship splendidly intertwine in this bright sculpture of a stylized horse's head. Crafted of extruded polyurethane and finished wi...