Early 1800s Figurines and Sculptures

This archaic jade pendant features a symmetrical pattern with two chilong whose serpentine bodies form a heart. On the top are two chilong heads, smiling and looking in opposite directions. The bodies of the chilong are detailed with intricate scales and cross-cross patterns. During the Qing Dynasty, specifically the Qianlong period, Emperor QianLong’s passion for jade and antiques led artists to create archaic jade art that revived the artistic heights achieved during the Han Dynasty. Among the accessories favored by nobility during the Han period were jade plaques. These flat, thin jade pieces often featured intricate carvings, including dragon and phoenix motifs. The term “鸡心佩” (jī xīn pèi) refers to a specific type of jade plaque with a shape resembling a chicken heart (hence the name). These plaques were considered auspicious and symbolized harmony and protection. An example of a Han jade...

The figure of a young boy on top of a giant elephant has been carved with pale celadon jade. Its head and tail are turned to one side. Its trunk passes through the tusks and extends ...

This one-of-a-kind ring was inspired by Empress Wu, a 7th century ruler of China. She was the only female ruler of China to refer to herself as “Emperor” during her reign — historians changed it to “Empress” later. She was labeled a “Dragon Lady...

A figure of Medusa Gorgon seems to be frightening and dangerous, but if you remember her story, then Medusa was an innocently killed heroine who suffered because of her beauty This No Oil Emerald...

This is a beautiful and one-of-a-kind rough Colombian emerald sculpture. Featuring a rare and exotic, hand-carved Komodo Dragon made of black and gray s...

Aquamarine is a vibrant, eye-catching blue gemstone. This attractive pearly blue stone was often used around the Mediterranean Sea for thousands of years, and was an important signet ring stone for Ancient Romans and French nobility. The shape of this aquamarine is so skillfully curved that it seems to be alive and ready to swimming fish. This beautiful fish carving...

Description & Details Opal has been revered for millennia for its brilliant colors and in many ways has surpassed the big ‘4’; diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and rubies. To take thi...

This rare button features a shell cameo of a young man carved in antique manner. The cameo is mounted in a silver button.

A skillfully curved green Emerald representing the frog sitting on a leaf. Frogs are generally viewed as symbol of good luck and health. In many cultures and beliefs, frogs predomina...

Chinese carved coral dragon figure Very finely hand-carved. Circa 20th Century, China Weight: With Stand approximately 345.1, Without Stand appr...

Christmas panel with Mediterranean coral characters . The case is entirely made of hand painted wood . The Nativity scene is handmade in Sicily from coral masters who made this real ...

Chinese Gwandian carved coral sculpture Guanyin and Dragon Very finely hand-carved. Circa Late 20th century, China Weight: With stand: 360.6 grams Without stand: 280.7 grams Dime...