A Chinese jade toggle carved as a crouching shi-shi, the stone of a pale whitish grey-green colour. Nice lustrous polish. 18th / 19th century.

Approximately 4.5cm long...

1900's Chinese Agate Carved Happy Buddha Budai Toggle

It is 1.8 inches (4.6 cm) tall by 1.5 inches (3.9 cm) wide. It is 32.7 gram.

It has inclusions, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Old Chinese Dark Cherry Amber Bakelite Faturan Carved Covered Vase - Simichrome Tested

It is 12 inches (30.4 cm) tall by 5.75 inches (14.6 cm) wide and 3 inches (7.62 cm) thick. It is 1622 gram.

It has small chips, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese antique jade carving in the form of a chimera and lingzhi. Carved of yellow and green jade with parts of the jade's rind incorporated into the circular design. The chimera represents the noble virtues of wisdom and benevolence. It is a powerful protector and harbinger of fortune and prosperity while at the same time symbolizing harmony between different elements. The lingzhi mushroom is a powerful symbol of health, spiritual growth, and longevity...

Chinese antique jade toggle carved of light green and brown jade in the form of a pair of rats and a bat on a vine hanging with long fruit. The rat in Chinese symbolism, in addition to being a zodiac animal of the lunar calendar, represents intelligence because of it's clever resourcefulness, prosperity and abundance. Along with the bat which symbolizes good luck and happiness.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 2 1/8" high x 1 1/8" wide

Chinese antique carved jade flower basket. Carved of pale greet jade and made to be an ornament sewn on to clothing. The flower basket in Chinese symbolism represents balance of life as well as wealth and good fortune.

Age: Early 20th century

Dimensions: 2 1/2" high x 2 1/4" wide

Chinese antique pale green jade carving of a butterfly. Originally an ornament to be sewn on to clothing. The butterfly in Chinese symbolism represents not only love and beauty but also the strengths born of metamorphosis: growth, renewal and change.

Age: Early 20th century

Dimensions: 2 1/2" wide

Chinese antique carved jade ornament. Intended to be sewn on to clothing. Made if pale green jade with subtle light and dark striations. Carved with a design of herons standing in water in a dense field of blossoming lotus, their stems and leaves intricately interwoven.

Age: Ming Dynasty Circa 1600's

Dimensions: 1 1/2" high x 2 1/2" wide

Chinese antique jade toggle in the form of a cicada. The large cicada clings to hangings seed pods. The reverse side is a giant leaf. The jade is white with russet striations. Has a nice weight and fits comfortably in hand. Cicadas are symbols of resurrection, transformation, and high status.

Age: Late 19th/Early 20th century

Dimensions: 2 3/4" high x 1 7/8" wide x 3/4 thick

Chinese antique carved jade plaque of scrolling dragons. Beautifully hand carved in warring states motif. Intertwining chimeras and green color with natural reddish brown striations jade central Taotie motif.

Age: Han Period, 206BC- 220AD

Dimensions: 3 1/2" width x 3 3/4" high

Chinese antique jade carved blade. Made of deep green spinach jade. Hand carved with Archaic Han/Warring States era scrolling motif.

Age:19th century- early 20th century

Dimensions: 10" long x 1 3/4" wide

A pierced Chinese jade pendant, showing a parrot. The jade is of a celadon color. Attached to a silk cord tied with two endless knots, and a small (amber?) pearl, ending in two tassels. Condition: few traces of usage. Dimension: pendant c. 5.8 x 4.2 x 0.6 cm, total length with tassels c. 25.5 cm.

A pierced Chinese jade pendant, showing a parrot. The jade is cloudy and of a pale celadon color. Attached to a silk cord tied with two endless knots, and a small agate pearl, ending in one tassels. Condition: few traces of usage, one tassel lost. Dimension: pendant c. 5.8 x 5.3 x 0.5 cm, total length with tassels c. 27 cm. Please note: the stone is in reality a bit glossier than on the pictures.

A finely carved Chinese jade toggle depicting a boy reclining on a peach, a traditional symbol of longevity and immortality in Chinese culture. The natural celadon green jade has a soft translucency with a smooth, hand worn polished finish.
The boy’s smiling expression and well carved robe. Th rounded form of the peach conveys auspicious wishes for a long and prosperous life...

The jovial deity, carved in a block of pink quartz, is represented standing, holding his big bag in one hand, a laughing child comes out of it. Budai is the symbol of joy but also of abundance, he is always represented with his big bag and very often surrounded by children of whom he is the protector. In Japan his name is Hotei...

A very nice hand crafted GENUINE SPINACH GREEN JADE RABBIT, large size: length 19 cm., height 10 cm. Heavy weight: 2.058 kg.

A large and beautifully carved jade pendant in the shape of a curled dragon. The piece measures 9.3cm (3.75"). The stone is a wonderful shade of pale celadon green, with delicate carved details outlined with the (likely) cinnabar-based sand/mixture that was used to create them. I've included some high-resolution closeups which show the exceptional quality of the carving. This piece has been examined and authenticated by a Chinese scholar who is one of the preeminent authorities in the field...

1900's Chinese Silver (tested silver with silver test kit) White Jade Carved Plaque Brooch

It is 2.2 inches (5.7 cm) wide. It weighs 13.85 gram.

It has bent stick, surface wears and scratches, tarnished silver and inclusions (as seen in the photos).

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