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Burmese Jade Guanyin Pendant
Southeast Asian: Hardstones: Jadeite Pre 1980: item #334861 41-23
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Silk Road Gallery
(203) 208-0771
$275
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This delicate carving of Guanyin, the revered Chinese goddess of mercy and compassion, was done in Burma in Burmese jade. Evidently carved for the ethnic Chinese community there, it is Chinese in style, with the goddess wearing her traditional headpiece and robe, holding a vase and standing on waves. She is carved in relief against a large curving dragon, which is fully visible in detail on the back side of the pendant. This jade piece is in excellent condition, and hangs from a fine gold chain.... Click for details
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Burmese Jade Chess Set
Southeast Asian: Hardstones: Jadeite Pre 1980: item #312760 57-32
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Silk Road Gallery
(203) 208-0771
$500
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Variations in the shades of these green and white jade chess pieces give this set from Burma (Myanmar) extra appeal. Green knights are dark and opaque; other green pieces are translucent and various lighter shades. Many of the white pieces show a blush of pink. Burma is the source of much of the world's jade, which is found there in several colors. The board, set into the top of a carved teak wood storage/carrying case, also is made of green and white jade. Chess pieces are carved in the Western... Click for details
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