Natural Spinach Jade Animal Figurines from Qing Dynasty

These lovely spinach jade animal figures consist of a rabbit and three ducks, the largest of which is the rabbit at 5cm x 4.2cm x 2cm. These animal figures were purchased from a collection that included museum quality Asian antiques such as a large Meiji period silk embroidered tapestry that can be viewed below under "More from this Seller". The rabbit figure is fashioned sitting on its haunches with its ears perked in an expression of alertness. It is mostly a deep spinach green with moss green highlights on the ears. The rabbit is an auspicious animal in Asian culture and is the fourth sign in the zodiac. The jade rabbit...

This antique nephrite jade double gourd pendant is of the Qing Dynasty and has a fine texture with a glossy luster. It is primarily white with some slight inclusions in the left lower body but in bright light the pendant has a slight green tinge. This lovely jade pendant consists of a smaller gourd on top of a larger one surrounded by vines with smaller hanging gourds. The vines create numerous holes from which to hang the pendant. There are also etchings of stars on the body of the gourds along with tendrils of curling vines. In the Chinese culture, the double gourd is a symbol of fertility and good fortune. Gourds are also associated with Li Tie Guai, one of the eight immortals. This lovely jade pendant was purchased from a private collection along with a magnificent antique Chinese silk...

This antique Qing Dynasty nephrite jade pendant consists of a dragon with a pearl in its mouth. There is decorative etching on the body, and the head and mouth are well defined. The pendant has a semi-fine texture with a semi-gloss or slightly waxy luster. This lovely piece of jade is white and has a very slight green tinge in certain lighting. In the Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes prosperity and good fortune, while the pearl is a symbol of wisdom, spiritual energy, and power. The dragon with a pearl is also a common theme in Chinese imagery and is the subject of myth and legend. This lovely jade pendant was purchased from a private collection along with a magnificent antique Chinese silk...

This archaistic style lidded vase or censer is a lovely piece of jade. It consists of a flattened baluster body and figural handles with hanging rings. The front and back body are ca...

This stunning Tibetan telescopic horn or dungchen is from the late Qing Dynasty. The body is a warm brown that is smooth and adorned with chased and repoussé silvered metal details. It stands 15 inches when collapsed and 35.75 inches when extended. it measures 1.5 inches in diameter at the mouthpiece and 5" at the flared end. Each piece is expertly molded to fit into the next making it easy to secure in place when extending and release when collapsing, making it easy to travel with. Note the two rings at the flared end that are used for attaching a cord for carrying. Tibetan horns...

What a magnificent one-of-a-kind Valentine's Day gift this would be! Wow!! Four panel Chinese silk embroidered screen or room divider believed to be created during the late Qing Dynasty. Four ivory silk embroidered panels housed in a wooden frame form the screen or room divider. The 100 bird...

Chinese pottery attendant figurine. Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220 Size: Height 22 C.M. / Width 12 C.M. Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall. 100% s...

Chinese wooden monkey with gilded gold. Age: China, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century Size: height 33.5 cm / width 8.3 cm / thickness 10.8 cm. Size including s...

This Han pottery figure of a foot soldier is molded and engraved with facial details. It has been fired at high temperatures. The color pigments are painte...

A Shadow Agate 'Horse' Snuff Bottle Chinese, Qing Dynasty 19th Century, has stopper 6.35 cm, 2 1/2 in.

Superb old Taoist statue in polychrome and gold lacquered wood, representing a Dignitary seated on a throne, armchair. It is carved from solid wood, with hand-painted details and emb...

Very beautiful Taoist statue in polychrome and gold lacquered wood. It is carved from solid wood, with hand-painted details and embossed ornaments on the clothing. This Statuette ma...