Chinese More Objets d'Art and Vertu

A dozen coins, one melting slightly atop the next like a Salvador Dalí painting, this hand-carved nephrite jade pi disk pendant was created at some point in th...

For the jade lover and collector: a natural, raw jadeite jade boulder paperweight or statuary piece. Affixed with glue to an antique (circa 1920s) hand-ca...

From the private collection of a noted New York City jewelry designer whose work was featured at Bergdorf Goodman, a fine intense yellow-orange translucent natural amber 108 bead court necklace, mala. The beads are gem quality, measuring 12mm-13mm with fine crazing indicating good age, excellent electrical charge attraction, some natural inclusions. These types of necklaces, sometimes referred to as Mandarin chain or official court beads, were worn as status symbols in China by the members of the Chinese court during the Qing Dynasty, 1644-1912. Embellishments such as counter beads, spacers, plaques and pendants were often a part of these necklaces. Officials sometimes used them as abacuses for business calculations and as worry beads for relaxation, as an amulet and a mark of power and social prestige. Amber is associated with the powers of attraction and benefits of good communication. Natural golden yellow amber is warm to the touch, like holding a piece of sunlight in the palm of your hand. It also produces an electrical charge when rubbed, thus having the power of attraction, similar to the way being friendly has the effect of drawing people to you. In Buddhist practice, amber serves as a reminder to avoid harsh speech and practice kindly communication. Chinese court necklaces...

Composed of 108 round golden honey colored 12-13mm amber beads, gem quality, translucent with few inclusions, showing excellent crazing indicating good age. Sometimes referred to as Mandarin chain or official court beads, these types of necklaces were worn as status symbols in China by the members of the Chinese court during the Qing Dynasty, 1644-1912. Embellishments such as counter beads, spacers, plaques and pendants were often a part of these necklaces. Officials sometimes used them as abacuses for business calculations and as worry beads for relaxation, as an amulet and a mark of power and social prestige. Amber is associated with the powers of attraction and benefits of good communication. Natural golden yellow amber is warm to the touch, like holding a piece of sunlight in the palm of your hand. It also produces an electrical charge when rubbed, thus having the power of attraction, similar to the way being friendly has the effect of drawing people to you. In Buddhist practice, amber serves as a reminder to avoid harsh speech and practice kindly communication. Chinese court necklaces...

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case, TC for Tuck Chang, C.1900. The box of concave form one side with reliefs of dragons, the other side plain, gilded interior. Hallmarked 9...

A fine antique Chinese gilt bronze belt buckle set with a rectangular carved jade plaque. The ornate frame appears to be fire gilt. The pale celado...

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES. Decorated with inscriptions, geometric patterns and inside five bats. In the Chinese culture bat...

The divinity seated and holding a lotus flower with right hand, on her life a child attempting to climb on her legs. On a fitted hardwood stand 14.5 cm high the sculpture ...

Late 19th Century The caddy of elongated octagonal form with two swing handles, gilt and decorated with scenes of tea proccessing bordered by confronting dragons, enclosing two ...

Late 19th Century The caddy of elongated octagonal form with two swing handles, gilt and decorated with scenes of tea proccessing bordered by confronting dragons, enclosing two ...

Rare Chinese Export Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, C.1900. The pierced foliate silver frame bezel set with eight green jadeites, the handle on...