Finely carved nephrite plaque (may be worn as a pendant) with archaic Chinese characters and pattern, 20th CE- it may not be that old but consider the workmanship that went into this. L: 5.6/2.1in and W: 3.7cm/1.4in..
This antique necklace consists of large (35 mm diameter) carved silver beads mixed with large (20 mm -25 mm diameter) Tibetan turquoise beads and finished with finely detailed silver end caps. The large silver beads have carved auspicious symbols on them.
From our new project, www.gudaijewelry.com, comes this rare silver or silver clad bronze element with cloud form design. Probably from a ceremonal vessel, it has a custom 18k gold fitting by Blue Heron to make it wearable. Approximately 6.2cmx1.5cm. All antique, ancient, or archaic metallic elements used for the Gudai jewelry project have been authenticated, conserved, and protected so that they may be worn without f... Click for details
DESCRIPTION: A truly wonderful piece of antique Chinese tribal jewelry, crafted from dark brown bamboo bent in circular form with a hand crafted band of repousse’ silver, the design depicting various Taoist symbols including the fan, the yu ku (a kind of musical instrument in the shape of a bamboo tube with two rods to beat it with), a gourd and rod, and a flower basket. The Eight Immortals (also known as the eight Taoist saints), are the Chinese gods of good fortune with each immortal represe... Click for details
DESCRIPTION: A charming and beautifully executed Chinese silver tribal bracelet, the wide band framed with parallel lines between which various mythical and humorous animals cavort. Included in the hand crafted repousse processional are donkeys, fish, and a dragon vying with a foo dog for a brocade ball. This tribal bracelet comes to us from one of the remote mountainous Miao groups, who are well known for their beautiful silver work, and is estimated to date from the first half of the 20th ce... Click for details
Hong Kong $1000 Gold Coin for the Lunar Year of the Monkey. Hongkong issued its lst gold coin in 1976 to begin the 12 year lunar year series. The monkey is the 4th, in 1980. All the coins are 22 carats and 15.976 grams, with a face value of HK$1000 for legal tender.
This is an uncirculated coin and the series typically strikes 20,000 coins each year. Fine condition in the original clear plexi case.
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A fun antique Chinese export silver belt with two fire breathing dragons on every link. 35 inches long with 38 links plus the oval buckle. That makes for 36 dragons in all. Full hall marks as shown. Very good condition with no damage. Great patina.
